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Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.

Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.

Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.

Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.

A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.

Finding a positive nonsentinel lymph node in melanoma patients indicates a worse prognosis.

A woman developed thick gums from everolimus treatment after a kidney transplant.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is as effective as conventional doxorubicin but causes fewer heart problems and side effects.

The document concludes that the understanding of scar formation is incomplete and current prevention and treatment for hypertrophic scars and keloids are not fully effective.

Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.

Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.

The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.

Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.

Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.

Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.

Omeprazole effectively treats severe acid reflux in children for short-term use, but long-term safety needs more research.

Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.

Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.

Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus have skin problems, and skin symptoms are often the first sign of the disease.

Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.

Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.

In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.

Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.

Early detection and intensive treatment of diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus toxins are crucial for reducing severe health effects.

Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.

Ruby laser pulses best destroy hair follicles during the growth phase and effectiveness varies with laser intensity; melanin is key for targeting, and timing treatments can improve results.

The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.