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The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

This study reported that albino Wistar rats exposed to chemical hair straighteners showed significant hair fiber damage and scalp skin deterioration, which worsened with repeated and prolonged application, highlighting the cytotoxic potential of these products and potential systemic risks.

This study reported that vitiligo patients in Turkey had a high prevalence of associated autoimmune diseases and auditory problems, suggesting vitiligo may be part of a systemic autoimmune process.

This study found that untreated men with coeliac disease exhibited androgen resistance, potentially linked to sexual dysfunction, which improved as intestinal health improved, a pattern not observed in other chronic illnesses.

In this case series, four adults developed severe, disabling multisymptom illness potentially linked to fluoroquinolone use, which persisted and progressed even after discontinuation of the drug.

This review discusses the potential role of the dietary antioxidant index in reducing the risk of various diseases, including obesity-related conditions, certain cancers, osteoporosis, and mental illnesses, but calls for further studies to confirm these findings.

This study found that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, was prevalent among 24% of COVID-19 patients, likely triggered by stress and medication related to the illness.

This review discusses various treatments for adult acne in women, including topical, systemic, and alternative therapies, and reports no new clinical results.

In this study, two patients with alopecia universalis continued using tofacitinib during active COVID-19 infection and showed no worsening of their illness, despite potential concerns about immunosuppression.

This study reports that cutaneous manifestations such as herpes zoster, purpura, and livedo reticularis in COVID-19 patients can potentially indicate disease severity, aiding in the prediction of the illness's progression and guiding dermatological management during the pandemic.

This case report describes a 39-year-old Thai woman with systemic lupus erythematosus whose symptoms, initially resembling an autoimmune myositis, were determined to be caused by tuberculous myositis, with improvement noted upon antituberculous treatment.

This systemic review and meta-analysis found that men with androgenetic alopecia generally experience moderate impacts on quality of life, but limited evidence of severe effects on mental health.

This review reports that resveratrol could benefit the management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but challenges with bioavailability and regulatory issues persist.

This review covers the diverse cutaneous and systemic presentations of sarcoidosis in patients with skin of color, emphasizing the importance of early recognition to improve outcomes despite a generally poorer prognosis compared to Caucasians.

This case study describes a rare presentation of childhood lupus with recurrent pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade that responded to glucocorticoid therapy.

This case report discusses a young man's severe febrile illness mimicking leptospirosis or dengue, ultimately suggesting Gloriosa superba poisoning after hair loss led to the correct diagnosis.

This article reviews strategies for serological testing in diagnosing ILD linked to systemic rheumatic diseases and introduces a potential diagnostic algorithm for pulmonologists, while noting further validation is needed.

This letter to the editor provides no new results or studies on dermatological topics; it may address previous articles or observations.

This study in Al-Taif, KSA, observed a higher-than-expected prevalence of alopecia areata, predominantly linked to autoimmune causes, with topical corticosteroids and systemic vitamins identified as the most effective treatment.

This study systematically reviewed recent literature to demonstrate that Long COVID involves complex, multi-systemic symptoms, influenced by factors such as pre-existing conditions and vaccination status, complicating its diagnosis and treatment.

This review highlights that COVID-19, beyond affecting the respiratory system, leads to various complications across multiple organ systems like cardiovascular, neurological, and immune, emphasizing the importance of understanding these to enhance patient care and guide future research.

This case report describes a rare association where herpes zoster infection may have triggered the first attack of NMOSD with systemic vasculitis in a patient, suggesting potential overlaps in immunopathogenesis.

This article suggests that modern lifestyle changes, including diet, stress, and chronic anti-inflammatory medication use, may disrupt the natural process of inflammation resolution, increasing vulnerability to chronic disease.

This article presents a diagnostic case in the Journal of Small Animal Practice and reports no new research findings.

This review highlighted the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in gouty arthritis, emphasizing their potential influence on disease progression through immune and inflammatory regulation, and their prospective use in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy.

This review discusses baricitinib's applications for various inflammatory disorders and highlights its promising efficacy alongside potential adverse effects, advocating for further research before it becomes a standard treatment.

This article reviews the triggers, diagnosis, and management of telogen effluvium in men and women, emphasizing the role of patient education and reassurance, but presents no new clinical findings.

Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.

This review discusses the complexities of managing adolescent psoriasis amidst challenges like identity formation and parent-adolescent dynamics, and proposes updated management strategies for 21st-century adolescents, but reports no new clinical results.

This case report and literature review explore a potential immunological link between alopecia areata and relapsing polychondritis, suggesting that the latter might be a systemic manifestation of the former.