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A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.

Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.

Ciclosporin might be a good alternative treatment for certain hearing loss that responds to steroids.

Albendazole may cause hair loss.

A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.

The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.

A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.

A man with multiple autoimmune diseases developed liver injury from azathioprine, but his liver improved after stopping the drug.

The medication lopinavir-ritonavir may cause severe hair loss.

Isotretinoin was not effective in treating facial lichen planopilaris.

Stephen Rothman made important discoveries in dermatology, including the use of PABA in sunscreens, but never profited from his work.

Early diagnosis, intensive therapy, and careful follow-up are crucial for managing overlapping TTP and SLE.

Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.

Minoxidil caused a severe rash in a patient, which improved after stopping the drug.

Syphilis patients showed abnormal hair root changes, with no difference between primary and secondary stages.

Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.

Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.

A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.

Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

A teenager lost hair due to fluoxetine and sertraline, but it grew back after stopping these drugs and switching to a different one.

Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.

Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.

The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.

Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.

Mange in rabbits is a serious disease that can spread to humans and is treated with medications and supportive care.

The document explains the difficulty in diagnosing and treating brain diseases caused by the immune system and stresses the need for quick and accurate tests.

Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.

The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments, ranging from antihistamines for urticaria to surgery and medication for tumors and chronic skin diseases.

Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.

Two finasteride tablet types are equally effective and can be swapped.