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Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.

European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.

Lithium therapy may cause skin problems like hidradenitis suppurativa and other side effects, which can improve after stopping the medication.

The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.

HIV can cause various severe or unusual skin conditions that help indicate the presence and stage of the disease.

The CLASI is a reliable tool for measuring the severity of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.

Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

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

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

MicroRNAs play a crucial role in skin and hair health, affecting everything from growth to aging, and could potentially be used in treating skin diseases.

Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.

Low serum complement levels in SLE patients don't always match with disease flares; monitoring C3 and C4 is useful, but cell-bound complement products might better indicate disease activity.

Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.

Topical 0.1% tacrolimus significantly improved ear infections in cats.

The document concludes that anti-dsDNA antibodies are not unique to SLE and their use as indicators is doubtful, highlighting the need for better understanding and classification of the disease.

Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that may indicate a higher risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and more research is needed to understand and treat it.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

Obesity worsens Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, and weight loss is a key treatment.

Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.

Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.

The European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus created a questionnaire to standardize patient assessment and improve care for cutaneous lupus.

Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.

The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

Dogs with generalized discoid lupus erythematosus have similar symptoms to humans and need continuous treatment.

The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.

Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.