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The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.

Managing PCOS is hard because it varies a lot, treatments are limited, and there's a lot of false information online.

Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition that needs more research for better treatments.

Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.

SLE is rare in Uganda but often has complications and overlaps with rheumatoid arthritis.

Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.

Genetic differences within ethnic groups may affect prostate cancer treatment effectiveness.

Pediatric minoxidil exposures are usually not serious and can often be managed at home.

Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.

Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair growth in alopecia areata patients, regardless of hair loss pattern.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.

Some vaccines might rarely cause hair loss, more research is needed.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.

Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.

Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.

Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.

Enzyme replacement therapy improved multiple symptoms of homocystinuria in mice.

Minoxidil may protect nerves and improve hair quality during paclitaxel treatment.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

COVID-19 can cause various skin problems, including reactions to protective gear and medication, with different rates reported worldwide, and more research is needed to fully understand these skin issues.

Autoimmune liver diseases are likely linked to certain skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.

The document concludes that "Dictamnus" has a rich cultural history and potential as a herbal medicine, warranting more research into its effects and safety.

Stopping minoxidil caused significant hair loss, but regrowth occurred after resuming use.

Collecting hair for cortisol analysis is possible in low-income mother-toddler pairs.

Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.

The conclusion is that off-label drug use can lead to important medical discoveries and improve patient care.

Machine learning can predict symptoms and quality of life in chronic skin disease patients using smartphone app data, and shows that app use varies with patient characteristics.

SCD-153 shows promise as an effective topical treatment for alopecia areata.