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Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.

Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.

Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.

Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.

Lower vitamin D levels might be linked to more severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed to understand if vitamin D can help treat it.

White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.

Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.

Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.

A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.

Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.

The document summarizes important skin care topics for non-specialist doctors, including treatments for skin conditions and the management of skin diseases.

Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.

Interferon alfa-2a is effective for treating cutaneous T cell lymphoma but has significant side effects.

Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.

UV radiation can help sterilize wounds and promote healing but requires careful use to avoid damaging cells.

There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.

High-frequency ultrasonography is a useful but underused tool in dermatology for assessing skin cancers, monitoring diseases, and evaluating treatments.

The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.

Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.

The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.

Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.

Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.

The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.

DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.

SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.

Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.

Eyebrow loss has many causes and requires accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.

Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.

Cardiovascular drugs can cause various skin problems, so recognizing these reactions is important.

Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.