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A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

Cells treated with Wnt-10b can grow hair after being transplanted into mice.

Certain drugs can cause early hair growth in mice by affecting the nerves.

Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.

Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.

New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.

Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.

All immigrant workers in the study had skin problems, with fungal nail infections, athlete's foot, and acne or folliculitis being most common, affecting their quality of life, yet they didn't seek medical help.

The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

The superficial temporal artery flap is a reliable method for reconstructing complex facial defects with minimal complications.

Free tissue transfer is highly effective for fixing exposed implants after skull surgery.

Non-ablative fractional laser treatments have a low risk of side effects in Asian patients.

Melatonin-loaded nanocarriers improve melatonin delivery and effectiveness for various medical treatments.

Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.

Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.

New techniques improve hair restoration success.

The document concludes that careful surgical methods and choosing the right materials are key for successful scalp, skull, and frontal sinus reconstruction.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps improve atrophic acne scars.

Immigrant Latino workers in North Carolina, especially in poultry processing, often have skin diseases like fungal infections and acne.

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

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.

Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.

PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.

Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.

Hair restoration has evolved from surgery to drugs to potential gene therapy, with improved results and ongoing research driven by high demand.

Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.

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.

Skin problems can be signs of hormone-related disorders and recognizing them early is important for treatment.

Combining mood stabilizers with antipsychotics is more effective for treating children with bipolar disorder than using mood stabilizers alone.