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Psychological issues with skin problems worsen patients' lives and treatment.

A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.

A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.

Scientists found a new protein, AMY117, common in Alzheimer's patients, which could be important for treatment and diagnosis.

Valproate is a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder but has side effects and risks, especially during pregnancy.

Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.

Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.

Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.

Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.

Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.

Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.

Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.

Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.

More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.

Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.

Using too much minoxidil foam can cause a rare movement disorder with facial twitching, but symptoms go away when the correct dose is used.

Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.

Some psychiatric drugs can cause severe hair loss, especially valproic acid, and it's more likely in women or those with thyroid issues or past hair loss.

Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.

The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.

Human enzymes can detoxify harmful substances but might also increase their cancer risk.

Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.

Successful hair transplant surgery depends on careful patient selection, proper surgical plan and technique, and attentive aftercare.

People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.

Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.

Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.

Using psychological treatments can help manage skin conditions along with regular medical care.

Treating both the mind and skin together, especially by managing stress, can greatly improve outcomes for skin disorders linked to psychological issues.

Schizophrenia patients' stem cells show abnormal neuron development and mitochondrial issues.