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High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.

The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.

Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.

Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.

Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

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

Generalized pustular psoriasis patients often need strong medication and careful treatment due to flare-ups and complications.

Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.

The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.

Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.

Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.

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

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation causes dark skin patches and needs personalized treatment.

COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.

There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.

Eating a high-glycemic diet may worsen acne by increasing certain protein levels and expressions in the skin.

Blocking β-catenin in skin cells improves hair growth during wound healing.

Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.

Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.

Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.

Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.

Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.

Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.