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NB-UVB phototherapy is an effective and safe treatment for vitiligo, especially on hands and feet, and can be improved with tacrolimus.

Combining laser light therapy and growth factor treatment improves hair growth in people with hair loss.

Endré Mester is highly regarded as the 'Godfather' of phototherapy.

Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.

Early treatment is key for permanent hair loss disorders, with options ranging from medications and phototherapy to immunomodulators and antibiotics, depending on severity and type.

Phototherapy is effective in treating vitiligo.

Psoriasis increases annual healthcare costs by $4,044 per patient, with biologic treatments costing significantly more than phototherapy.

UVA-1 phototherapy might help treat alopecia areata.

Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.

Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.

Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.

The document concludes that specific itchy skin diseases during pregnancy have varying fetal risks and treatments, including corticosteroids and other medications.

New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.

The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white patches, likely due to an autoimmune issue.

The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.

Vitiligo causes white skin patches but can be treated in many ways.

The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.

No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.

New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.

Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.

Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.

Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.

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

Vitamin D made by the skin plays a role in immune defense and skin health, and more research is needed to understand its full effects.

The meeting concluded with optimism about increasing research and better management of vitiligo.

Nanotechnology is improving skin treatments and cosmetics.

Both topical calcipotriol and narrowband UVB improved alopecia, but combining them didn't enhance the effect on hair loss severity, despite higher vitamin D3 levels.