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No established treatment effectively stops inflammation and prevents hair loss in folliculitis decalvans.

Some moles can disappear naturally, maintenance therapy for Stage 1 mycosis fungoides may not be necessary, allergic skin reactions in children are rising, weekly methotrexate for psoriasis is more effective than daily, long-term finasteride use improves hair growth with few side effects, and petrolatum improves UV therapy for psoriasis.

Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.

The document provides a quiz for physicians to earn continuing medical education credits in facial plastic surgery.

Minoxidil is cost-effective for regrowing hair on the scalp's top but not the front, requiring ongoing use.

Hair loss after bariatric surgery can be reduced by staying hydrated, eating enough protein, taking vitamins, managing stress, and possibly using biotin.

Using a call center to collect data in a trial for eye disease in diabetics led to high response rates and very little missing information.

The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.

Hair graying is caused by the loss of pigment cells due to poor maintenance of stem cells in the hair follicle.

Most men stopped using finasteride for baldness due to unsatisfactory results or were lost to follow-up, and those who continued saw minimal to moderate improvement.

Patients with SLE experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and DIF did not help identify lupus.

Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had fewer hair follicles and non-scarring alopecia; direct immunofluorescence was not helpful in diagnosing lupus in these cases.

The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and its active metabolites play a key role in various diseases, and the development of 5α-reductase inhibitors can help treat these conditions.

Minoxidil is better for female hair loss without hormonal issues, cyproterone acetate for those with; people with treated congenital heart disease have lower life quality; personality differs in types of infertility; oral terbinafine is best for toenail fungus; bladder training reduces incontinence; nurse clinics help with heart disease; weight loss improves body composition and liver disease; computer training cuts drug errors.

The letters discussed medical tools, costs, treatment efficacy, and patient care complexities.

In 1995, international medical graduates did better than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.

Dermatologists should know about cosmetic science and aesthetics because patients care about skin appearance and health.

High levels of androgens can cause skin issues like acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.

The book "Baby Skin" provides useful skin care guidance for parents and is well-received despite lacking visual aids.

The document concludes that misdiagnosis in skin conditions is common, certain treatments can cause allergic reactions, and some skin symptoms are linked to leukemia, especially in certain Japanese regions.

Dr. Rasmussen disagrees with Alexander and Schor, emphasizing uncertainty in genital wart transmission and advocating for discussions on potential abuse and referrals in such cases.

Hair transplantation improves life quality by addressing scars, aging, and genetic flaws, but is limited by the availability of the patient's own hair for donation.

The document concludes that some dermatology books are useful for their photos or specific topics, while others have limitations like poor quality images or content.

Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.

The serum increased hair density and was well-tolerated, but didn't affect hair thickness or shedding.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy's effectiveness for female hair loss needs more accurate data and further examination.

Microneedling may help hair growth, but its pain and mixed results make its effectiveness unclear.

Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.