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Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.

Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.

The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.

Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.

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.

A new method was created to measure metformin in hair, showing potential for monitoring treatment and medical investigations.

Trichotillomania is often misdiagnosed as alopecia areata and can be treated effectively with N-acetylcysteine and psychotropic drugs.

An 8-year-old boy with hair-pulling disorder had a bald patch that was confirmed not to be a fungal infection and was treated with therapy.

Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.

People with alopecia areata have higher rates of mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, and infections.

Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.

Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.

The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.

Effective symptom management in IBD improves quality of life and prevents complications.

Increasing olanzapine caused hair loss in a woman, which stopped after changing medication.

Bimatoprost can help regrow eyelashes in people with trichotillomania.

Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.

Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.

Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk for osteoporosis and fractures in older men.

The conclusion is that effective cancer treatment often requires a combination of therapies, but must be carefully managed due to serious side effects and the risk of immunosuppression.

The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.

The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.

Drug metabolism affects how long a drug works, its interactions, activation, and toxicity, and is influenced by genetics, diet, illness, and other drugs.

Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.

Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.

Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.

Azathioprine can cause unusual hair loss, which may reverse after stopping the drug.

Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.

The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.

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