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Tofacitinib may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata, but results differ greatly between people.

Fresh plasma transfusions did not help treat Leiner disease in an infant.

Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides has a worse prognosis than other types, with survival rates varying significantly based on subtype and organ involvement.

Young, lower-income men are more likely to visit the emergency department for severe sunburns, especially in the summer and on weekends.

More dermatologists in an area are linked to better survival rates for melanoma.

Allergens show specific patterns related to season, gender, and age, which can help in developing allergy avoidance plans.

Protease Nexin-1 is found in human hair growth cells and is affected by male hormones.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.

Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.

Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.

A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.

Patients with mycosis fungoides have a higher risk of heart disease.

Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors show promise in treating some skin diseases but their definitive role in dermatology is still unclear.

Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.

Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.

Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.

JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.

Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.

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

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

Etoposide is effective in treating several cancers, especially small cell lung cancer, with acceptable side effects.

Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.

Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.

The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.

Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.

Two patients with porphyria cutanea tarda experienced their grey hair turning dark again.