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A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

New androgen receptor modulators show promise for treating diseases like prostate cancer and muscle wasting.

Beta-blockers can cause rare skin side-effects, which usually improve after stopping the medication.

The nanoparticle-emulsion with polihexanide is more effective and lasts longer for skin antisepsis.

As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.

Tamoxifen can cause total hair loss but its benefits outweigh this side effect.

EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.

Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.

Methotrexate can temporarily suppress certain immune responses without killing immune cells, potentially helping treat autoimmune diseases.

Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause skin issues but are linked to better cancer outcomes.

Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.

Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.

The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.

Platycarya strobilacea extract is a strong antioxidant that can grow hair better than minoxidil.

Monitoring new epilepsy drugs after they're sold is crucial to find rare and long-term side effects that initial tests might miss.

Some synthetic carbohydrate receptors, especially compounds 3 and 15, show strong potential for treating Zika virus.

Hair cortisol could be a marker for chronic stress in pregnancy, but depression affects cortisol levels differently.

Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.

The conclusion suggests a new way to classify bradykinin-mediated angio-oedema based on different causes and its possible link with urticaria, which could improve diagnosis and treatment.

The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.

New drugs targeting DNA enzymes show promise for cancer treatment but have side effects like immune system suppression and hair loss.

Chemicals from the plant Dicerocaryum senecioides were found to safely speed up and increase hair growth in mice.

Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.

Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.

Many dermatologists in Saudi Arabia recommend vitamins and minerals for hair loss, often based on personal experience rather than strong evidence.