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Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.

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.

About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.

A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.

Aminopterin was somewhat effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children but did not increase survival time.

Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I bacteria increase selenium uptake in Brassica oleracea plants by 130%.

Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.

Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.

An extra-strength marine protein supplement helped increase hair growth and decrease hair shedding in women with thinning hair.

The Persian cat has a skin infection caused by a fungus, treatable with antifungal medication.

Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.

Modified stem cells from umbilical cord blood can make hair grow faster.

Nano-sized lipid particles increase dexamethasone's skin penetration and create a reservoir in the skin layers.

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

Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.

Valproic acid and carbamazepine do not change biotin or biotinidase levels but may lower zinc levels, still within normal range.

Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.

Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.

High energy boosts root hair growth in plants, while low energy stops it.

Using stem cells from fat tissue can significantly improve wound healing in dogs.

The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.

PRP shows promise for improving facial wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hair growth, but more research is needed to standardize its use and understand its effects.

A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.

Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are more likely to have cervical insufficiency, especially South Asian and Black women.

The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.

Valproic acid treatment increases a specific acid in urine by blocking an enzyme, possibly causing skin rash and hair loss.

Lower lipin 1β in belly fat is linked to insulin resistance in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.