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The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.

A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.

Isotretinoin effectively treated severe acne in HIV-positive women, with improved skin and CD4 counts, but some experienced side effects like skin dryness and hair loss.

Oral itraconazole effectively reaches and treats deep skin layers in guinea pigs.

New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.

The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.

Most inconsolable crying in infants is not due to a serious cause, and a detailed check-up is typically enough to find the reason.

Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.

Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.

Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.

Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.

Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.

Oral minoxidil may be a better treatment for hair loss than topical minoxidil.

Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.

Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.

No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.

Patients with mandible reconstruction had better quality of life and function than those with soft-tissue reconstruction.

Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.

Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.

Zinc supplements improved hair and skin conditions in two patients.

The study suggests hormonal factors may play a role in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and that treatments like oral antiandrogens and steroids could be beneficial.

Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.

Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.

The combination of oral PUVA and corticosteroids helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.

Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil, but these are more effective at preventing further loss than regrowing hair. Other helpful methods include counseling, cosmetic camouflage, and hair transplantation. Treatment must continue for effects to last and it may take up to 2 years to see results.

Using both oral herbal supplements and hair tonic together works better for hair growth than using just the tonic.

Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.

Combining oral and topical treatments improves hair growth more than using either alone.

Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.

Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition caused by various factors and requires a thorough examination to diagnose and differentiate from other hair loss types.