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The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.

The session covered updates on skin treatments, including radiotherapy, imiquimod, acitretin, JAK inhibitors, and strategies for managing rosacea and preventing surgical infections.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.

Scalp cooling can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy without raising cancer spread risk.

CIP/KIP proteins help stop cell division and support hair growth.

The conclusion is that it's currently unclear if certain rare medical conditions are caused by specific factors due to mostly observational data.

FUE hair transplant is a promising method with benefits like less scarring, but requires a skilled surgeon and can damage hair follicles.

The document says hair loss can happen after recovering from COVID-19 and it can cause psychological discomfort.

Oral tranexamic acid is a safe and effective treatment for melasma.

Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.

A man developed a skin cancer called folliculotropic mycosis fungoides after a kidney transplant.

miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.

Younger people (median age 35) experience more PFS-like symptoms with 1mg finasteride; more research needed.

Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.

Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.

A cat lost hair on its back a month after a road accident, despite no initial skin injuries.

Vitamin D Receptor is needed for hair growth in mice but not for skin stem cell maintenance.

Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.

The cause of post-finasteride syndrome is unclear and needs more research.

Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.

New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.

Post-COVID-19 patients often experience musculoskeletal issues, fitness decline, behavioral changes, chest pain, cough, hair loss, and nervous system problems.

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.

Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.

The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.

Higher urethral PSA levels after prostate removal may be linked to more scalp hair loss and more PSA in urethral glands.

Most acne patients were young males with face acne, with many experiencing worsening in summer and diet-related aggravation.

Finasteride side effects in young men may be linked to specific gene variations.

Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.

A dermatoscope is important for evaluating hair transplants and managing patient expectations.