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Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.

Alopecia areata can sometimes appear as a straight line of hair loss instead of round patches.

Warfarin can rarely cause hair loss, which is usually reversible.

Valproic acid can rarely cause reversible nail discoloration.

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

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.

Skin and hair can help us understand organ regeneration, especially how certain stem cells might be used to form new organs.

Dr. Shoji Okuda was a pioneer in hair transplant surgery, but his work was initially overlooked and is now recognized alongside Dr. Norman Orentreich.

Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.

Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.

Foreign-body granuloma may be a marker for late-stage Lichen Planopilaris and should be considered in diagnosis.

Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.

Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.

Dilated pupils can be an early sign of HIV/AIDS.

The document concludes that clear communication and a strong doctor-patient relationship are essential for effective informed consent in dermatology.

A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.

LED light helps hair follicle cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating certain cell pathways.

The document suggests a bacteria plays a significant role in acne rosacea and that white hair can regain color after transplant, meriting more research on reversing grey hair.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.

Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.

Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.

Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.

Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.

Indigenous herbal medicines in the Indian subcontinent have potential for drug development but need more research and standardization.

Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.

Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.

A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

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