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Hair shedding after COVID-19 is more linked to the disease's severity and inflammation rather than hormones, with women at higher risk.

Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.

Retinoids might cause temporary hyperthyroidism in some patients.

Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.

Patients with chronic skin conditions on systemic treatments did not have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could resume their treatments after recovery.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

Both individual and combined treatments of tofacitinib and corticosteroids can help regrow hair in moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ongoing treatment may be necessary.

Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.

Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.

New tools and criteria have been developed to better assess and treat pediatric lupus.

Minoxidil solution used on the scalp did not lower blood pressure in patients without hypertension.

Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.

Ayurvedic treatments can improve symptoms and quality of life for systemic sclerosis patients.

The new SLICC criteria for diagnosing lupus are more sensitive and accurate than the old criteria.

Older adults diagnosed with lupus show less severe symptoms but have a lower survival rate, often due to age-related factors.

Skin problems are common in lupus patients and should be treated early to prevent worsening.

A 68-year-old woman with lupus and blood disorders improved after increased steroids and immunoglobulin treatment.

High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.

The conclusion is that early diagnosis of skin signs linked to diseases like Lupus, Dermatomyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis is crucial to prevent serious complications.

New tools were created to help lupus patients report their symptoms and impacts more accurately.

Myositis in lupus patients is linked to skin rash, hair loss, blood issues, and high disease activity.

Skin emergency severity rises with other health issues and affects multiple organs; a new grading system can improve patient care.

Timely diagnosis of SLE is crucial due to symptom overlap with fibromyalgia.

A mix of methotrexate, corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil effectively treated severe total body hair loss, but caused stretch marks and needs long-term monitoring.

PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.

Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.

Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.

Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.

Spironolactone in anti-acne cream can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.

Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.