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Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.

A dermatologist helped identify syphilis in a teenager who only had hair loss.

The document concludes that it's concerning when a teenage boy has both gonorrhea and syphilis at the same time.

No strong link between testosterone or DHEAS levels and acne or hair loss in females.

Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.

Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer patient visits, more visits by older adults, an increase in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma cases, and a rise in noncosmetic procedures at a dermatology clinic.

Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.

Non-infectious skin conditions are more common than infectious ones in Kashmir, but community areas see more infections, suggesting a need for better skin care services in primary health care.

White wax and its policosanol boost hair growth better than finasteride.

The document concludes that recognizing oral lesions is important for diagnosing syphilis.

EGFR inhibitors can cause various skin issues during cancer treatment, and managing these is important for patient care.

Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.

Both sutures and staplers are equally effective for hair transplant donor area closure, but staplers are faster and easier to use.

The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.

Chemotherapy with docetaxel can cause painful nail and skin side effects that may lead to stopping treatment.

The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.

HIV can cause various severe or unusual skin conditions that help indicate the presence and stage of the disease.

Finasteride use may cause sperm damage and infertility, stopping it can improve sperm health.

Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.

Older women often have vulva issues due to less estrogen, which can be misdiagnosed and lead to wrong treatments.

Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.

Certain gene variations increase male hair loss risk, influenced by hormone levels.

Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

The document suggests creating a secure database for indigenous knowledge and recommends that the TKDL actively fight patents that slightly alter traditional knowledge.

A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.

Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.

Dr. Rasmussen disagrees with Alexander and Schor, emphasizing uncertainty in genital wart transmission and advocating for discussions on potential abuse and referrals in such cases.

Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data in dermatology can lead to better, more sensitive care for sexual and gender minority patients.