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Albert M. Kligman made major contributions to dermatology, including inventing a stain for fungi and advancing knowledge on skin diseases, and his legacy continues through his trainees and philanthropy.

A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.

Examining nail biopsies is useful for diagnosing nail diseases.

Albert M. Kligman, who turned 90 on March 17, 2006, made significant contributions to dermatology, including creating treatments for acne and studying skin aging.

Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.

Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.

Using both vertical and transverse sections for alopecia biopsies improves diagnosis without extra cost.

The study found that injecting spores directly into rabbit skin effectively caused fungal skin infections, with symptoms worsening over time.

Psoriasis skin changes are complex and might need several biopsies for a clear diagnosis.

Retinoic acid affects male and female muscle energy use and function differently.

A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.

Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.

Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.

Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.

Young C57BL/6 mice heal better than BALB/c mice, and older mice heal faster but regenerate worse.

A 38-year-old African American woman has a rare condition that prevents her from growing long hair.

Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.

A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.

A skin condition called pyodermatitis vegetans was found in a patient with multiple myeloma for the first time.

Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.

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

Treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and artificial hair transplantation improved appearance but caused folliculitis.

Removing anthrax toxin receptor 1 in pigs prevents Senecavirus A infection and causes a rare disease similar to GAPO syndrome.

A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss due to her increased medication, a rare side effect seen in some children.

Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.

Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.

Scientists made working salivary glands in mice using bioengineered cells, which could help treat dry mouth.

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.

Overexpressing Dsg3 in mice skin causes excessive cell growth and abnormal skin development.

Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.