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Tofacitinib was effective in treating hair loss in two patients with alopecia universalis.

Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.

Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.

The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.

Skin diseases are very common in poor areas, and there's a need for affordable ways to manage and improve skin health.

Patients with chronic skin conditions on systemic treatments did not have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could resume their treatments after recovery.

Injecting alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone in mice improved skin healing and reduced scarring.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.

Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.

Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.

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.

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

Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits and changed the types of skin conditions patients experienced.

Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.

High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.

Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.

Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.

Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

Blocking enzymes that help the virus enter cells could be a promising way to treat COVID-19.

Lupus treatment requires a combination of drugs and therapies, with research needed for new options.

Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.

Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.

The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.

Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.

A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.

People with vitiligo may have a higher rate of Helicobacter pylori infection, but the infection's severity doesn't affect how severe the vitiligo is.

Some treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but none offer a cure, and effectiveness varies.