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The April 2016 JEADV issue covered various dermatology topics, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, mTOR inhibitors, autoimmune diseases, photodynamic therapy, viral DNA in skin diseases, chronic hand eczema, and female hair loss.

The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.

The meeting discussed vitamin D3's role in fighting tuberculosis, potential treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, and hair follicle regeneration as a possible solution for hair loss.

Men with genetic hair loss are more likely to have abnormal blood lipid levels, especially if the hair loss is severe.

Some treatments can help with a hair loss condition called alopecia areata, but none ensure lasting results; choices depend on the person, with JAK inhibitors showing promise for severe cases.

Gefitinib can cause skin problems, diarrhea, and nausea, but rarely causes severe lung disease or hair loss.

Use 5% minoxidil or oral finasteride for mild-to-moderate hair loss, combine with hair transplant for severe cases.

COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.

People with alopecia areata have higher levels of osteopontin, which might be important in the disease's development, but this doesn't relate to how severe the disease is.

The Polish Dermatological Society recommends personalized treatment for cutaneous lupus, including lifestyle changes, medications, and monitoring, with specific drugs for severe cases.

Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.

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.

Eczema patients have a lower skin lipid to protein ratio, older and longer-staying hospital patients are more likely to get pressure ulcers, hair loss in AGA is linked to muscle degeneration, vitamin D deficiency is common in alopecia areata and linked to its severity, standard liver tests don't effectively detect fibrosis in psoriasis patients on methotrexate, and bullous pemphigoid patients have a higher death risk but combination therapy may reduce it.

Sulfasalazine may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.

Traditional and complementary medicine may help with skin conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

Two drugs, tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, may help regrow hair by activating hair follicles.

Treating skin conditions with both psychological and dermatological care improves patient outcomes and can save costs.

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

Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.

Nearly half of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders showed skin problems, often as the first sign of their condition.

Skin reactions to antidepressants are common but usually not serious and can be treated.

Special immune cells called Regulatory T cells help control skin inflammation and repair in various skin diseases.

Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.

Finasteride slightly better long-term, minoxidil faster initial results, but stopping minoxidil may cause hair loss.

The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

The review says skin conditions with sterile pustules need more research for better treatments.

In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.

Some skin diseases and anaemia are related, and treating the skin condition can often improve the anaemia.

Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.