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The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.

Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.

Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.

ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.

People with Lichen Planopilaris tend to be more depressed, have lower self-esteem, and a worse quality of life.

Skin cancer is common in elderly nursing home residents, with risk factors including being male, having light skin, outdoor work history, and smoking. Regular skin checks are recommended.

Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.

Level 7 qualifications for aesthetic procedures like botox and fillers are not mandatory, but they can improve skills and credibility.

Improving skills and technology in Baluchistan's wool industry could boost quality, jobs, and Pakistan's economy.

The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.

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

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

Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.

Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.

The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.

AI is effective in diagnosing and treating hair disorders, including detecting hair loss and scalp conditions with high accuracy, but it should supplement, not replace, doctor-patient interactions.

Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.

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.

Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.

Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

Zinc acetate hydrate may help reduce fatigue and hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.

The document reviews key historical figures and discoveries in dermatology.

The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.

An emollient PLUS balm with ADE-G1 significantly improved skin dryness and quality of life in cancer patients with xerosis.

New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.

Hair transplantation with FUE is safe, effective, and better than FUT for male hair loss.