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This article reports a case of pressure alopecia caused by wearing headgear, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to prevent potential scarring.

This report describes the clinical and histopathological features of lipoid proteinosis in a brother and sister with lid lesions, highlighting the importance of recognizing such lesions for diagnosis.

This review identifies evidence of sexual adverse effects, particularly linked to finasteride, in men using systemic dermatologic medications but reports no new clinical findings.

This review discusses the known effects of medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia on sexual function and mechanisms of dysfunction but reports no new clinical results.

This study found that treatment with the pure antiandrogen Flutamide did not affect the estrous cycle or plasma levels of most hormones in female rats, supporting its potential use for treating hirsutism, acne, and alopecia in women.

Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.

This review discusses the use of topical and intralesional corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata, highlighting their efficacy and safety but noting recurrence and pain as limitations; no new clinical results are reported.

This report documented a case of thrombocytopenia and leukopenia linked to the long-term use of itraconazole in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia.

This review outlines the diverse clinical presentations of cutaneous metastases in breast cancer patients and emphasizes the importance of biopsy for accurate diagnosis, but reports no new results.

This case report observed that a 20-year-old female with recurrent DVTs experienced reversible alopecia with various anticoagulants, except fondaparinux which allowed long-term treatment without this side effect.

This case study reports on an 11-year-old boy with woolly hair nevus, featuring twisted hair shafts and an abnormal hair cuticle, alongside epidermal nevi on his face and back.

This review explores how psychotropic medications can cause a range of skin reactions, from mild to life-threatening, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring for these adverse effects early in treatment.

This case study describes a child with rickets and alopecia who responded to a small dose of 1-a-hydroxyvitamin D3, but her alopecia remained unchanged despite treatment.

This article discusses the use of imiquimod as a treatment for actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, and human papillomavirus warts, noting both its therapeutic benefits and common side effects such as local inflammation and flu-like symptoms.

This report describes a case of reversible alopecia in a 10-year-old boy attributed to isoniazid use during anti-tuberculosis therapy.

This article presents a case of giant cell arteritis occurring in a patient with de Quervain's thyroiditis but reports no new clinical findings.

In this study, a 13-year-old boy developed temporary pressure alopecia from wearing orthodontic headgear, which resolved after discontinuation, highlighting a rare side effect that can affect psychosocial wellbeing.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can improve hair loss in cicatricial alopecia cases, but treatment must be ongoing and results vary among patients.

This study found that omeprazole can cause acquired generalized hypertrichosis by significantly increasing duodenal prostaglandin E2 synthesis, which is involved in hair growth regulation.

This study reports a case of a 62-year-old woman who experienced headache and hair loss after starting strontium ranelate for osteoporosis, with hair regrowth beginning two months after discontinuation of the drug.

This study reports an improvement in lymphomatoid papulosis type A in a 52-year-old patient who concurrently used hormone-replacement therapy.

This review discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting its frequent misdiagnosis and highlighting the need for larger studies to better understand its epidemiology, causes, and treatment options; it reports no new clinical findings.

This case report describes a 57-year-old male who developed bilateral ankle swelling and pain, potentially linked to a recent episode of fever and chills following prostatitis treatment.

This review discusses the dermatological and systemic adverse effects of hair dye use, particularly focusing on the common allergen para-phenylenediamine, and reports no new clinical data.

This review outlines the major health consequences of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse, with a focus on sexual and reproductive issues, and suggests management prioritizes cessation and relapse prevention due to lack of robust randomized trials.

This report presented a case of a 29-year-old female with cervical disc prolapse whose neuropathic pain medications, including amitriptyline, were adjusted due to hospitalization for a febrile illness, highlighting the importance of pharmacovigilance in managing treatment.

This study reports a case of alopecia areata in a 14-year-old male using isotretinoin for acne, illustrating an unexpected side effect not typically linked to the drug, highlighting the importance of monitoring and addressing hair loss risks during treatment.

This case report details a 47-year-old female with atopic dermatitis who developed alopecia areata after six months on dupilumab therapy; treatment discontinuation and other interventions led to complete hair regrowth, suggesting dupilumab may trigger alopecia areata in patients with atopic or autoimmune predispositions.

In this study, researchers found varying levels of multiple autoantibody types among thyroid disorder patients, with 84.84% of those with immunological hypothyroidism reporting symptoms like weight gain and lethargy, whereas 81.81% of those with immune hyperthyroidism experienced hair loss.

This animal study found that finasteride, a 5-alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor, decreased dihydrotestosterone levels and c-Fos protein activation in the rat brain, but these effects may diminish after discontinuing the drug.