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The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I bacteria increase selenium uptake in Brassica oleracea plants by 130%.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

Gemcitabine and paclitaxel are effective and safe as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer.

Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.

Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.

Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.

Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).

Fat stem cells from diabetic mice can still help heal wounds.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been found effective in promoting hair growth for alopecia patients, with minimal side effects like temporary pain and redness.

Overweight smokers have worse hair loss.

Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.

Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.

Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.

A woman developed psoriasis after taking certolizumab pegol, improving after stopping the drug and starting other treatments.

An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.

Liposomes show promise in cancer treatment by delivering drugs with less toxicity and improved effectiveness.

JAK inhibitors may soon be a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata.

Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapses and disability in MS and has a manageable safety profile.

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

The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.