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Effective acne treatment varies by type, with topical and oral medications showing strong evidence, and patient education and support are crucial.

Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.

The skin and mucous membranes can regenerate over the basement membrane after damage, using nearby surviving cells.

Patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experience a reduced quality of life, with the need for better measurement tools, especially for those with mucous membrane pemphigoid.

Vitamin C and E may help with certain skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.

Zinc sulphate solution was not effective in reducing the number, duration, or severity of recurrent herpes simplex infections.

Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.

A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.

A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.

Many patients with autoimmune blistering skin disorders change their diets, avoiding foods like alcohol, citrus, and spices, and some find vegetables and dairy helpful.

About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.

Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa but not for child-bearing women.

Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.

Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.

Patients with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis often have skin problems like dry skin, itching, and nail changes.

Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.

Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.

A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.

Norwegian puffin dogs have a unique type of hair loss that often doesn't get better on its own and responds well to ciclosporin treatment.

Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.

Early diagnosis and treatment of nail and skin conditions can improve health and appearance.

Testing hair roots with a special dye is a simple, non-invasive way to check disease progress in pemphigus vulgaris patients.

Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.

Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.

Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.