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Stephen Rothman made important discoveries in dermatology, including the use of PABA in sunscreens, but never profited from his work.

Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.

Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.

Various medicinal plants like Polygonum multiflorum, Red ginseng extract, and Zizyphus jujuba can potentially treat hair loss, offering benefits like low cost and multiple ways of working. Other effective natural substances include Pygeum africanum, Seneroa, Urtica dioica, and more.

A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.

The document concludes that understanding and treatments for alopecia areata have significantly advanced, now recognizing it as an autoimmune disorder.

Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.

No treatment reliably changes Alopecia Areata's course; reassurance and possibly a wig are recommended.

Animal research has greatly advanced dermatology.

Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.

Triamcinolone can regrow hair in alopecia areata, but the effect is temporary.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.

Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.

Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.

High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.

Hormones affect skin aging, and treatments targeting hormonal balance may improve skin health.

Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.

Ectoin helps prevent cortisone-induced skin problems and supports skin health.

Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.

Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.

Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

No single treatment is consistently effective for alopecia areata, and more research is needed.

Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.

Low-potency steroids can cause serious side effects in people with skin conditions like Netherton syndrome.

Older age at onset of alopecia areata leads to less severe and shorter episodes, with most patients experiencing significant hair regrowth.

A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.

More research is needed to find the best treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.