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A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.

Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.

The document concludes that recognizing and treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus early is crucial for managing the skin and potential systemic symptoms.

Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.

Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.

In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.

Nanoparticles can improve skin drug delivery but have challenges like toxicity and stability that need more research.

Choosing the right patients, using proper techniques, and having thorough knowledge are key to preventing and managing dermal filler complications.

Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.

Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.

Voriconazole can cause serious side effects, especially in long-term use.

A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.

New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.

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

Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.

The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.

Celiac disease can cause skin problems that may get better with a gluten-free diet.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.

Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.

3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.

HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.

LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.

Skin problems like acne, dry skin, and nail and hair changes are common in patients taking EGFR inhibitors.