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Hair loss is common in IBD patients, and some medications may lower the risk.

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.

Patients and doctors find current hair loss treatments unsatisfying and believe involving patients in decisions improves results.

A certain medication improved severe itching in a boy with liver and bowel disease by reducing histamine levels, suggesting a new treatment target.

Hypothyroidism may worsen metabolic problems like insulin resistance and obesity in women with PCOS.

Older age, higher BMI, and family history of diabetes increase the risk of gestational diabetes in pregnant women.

New model shows muscle affects hair loss differently in men and women.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.

5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.

IGF-1 affects hair loss and could be a potential treatment.

Oral ciclosporin A and topical treatments both reduce hair loss and scaling in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but using both together is most effective.

Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.

Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.

Older adults still engage in sexual activities but face challenges like health issues and lack of professional support, highlighting the need for better healthcare provider education and research on sexual fulfillment in old age.

A woman's small, unnoticed adrenal mass turned out to be a rare non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, treated successfully with surgery and therapy.

Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.

Intense pulsed light treatment mainly damages pigmented hair parts but spares stem cells, allowing hair to regrow.

A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.

Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.

The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.

An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.

Botulinum toxin affects hair follicles, inhibiting TGF-B1 secretion; more research ongoing.

The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.

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

Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.

Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.

Palliative chemotherapy is cost-effective for advanced gastric and colorectal cancer but not clearly for pancreatic-biliary cancer.

Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.

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.

Skin problems are very common in people with systemic lupus erythematosus and important for diagnosis.