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Transplant patients on immunosuppressive medications have a higher risk of skin cancer, and managing this involves balancing medication with cancer risk.

A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.

Platelet-rich plasma treatment is not very effective for chronic severe alopecia areata.

Balancing testosterone may reduce COVID-19 severity.

Herbal treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

Herbal remedies might help with hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.

Valproic acid can rarely cause reversible nail discoloration.

The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.

Minoxidil 2% is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% for hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy hair loss, and combining both might give better results.

Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.

PRP therapy can be effective for early-stage common hair loss, with most patients seeing improvement, but there are inconsistencies in treatment methods.

Raltegravir may cause hair loss in some patients.

Most patients experience temporary hair loss after ECMO, but it usually grows back within 6 months without treatment.

Long-term use of seizure medications can disrupt calcium metabolism, but this can be treated with vitamin D or UV light and does not affect seizure control.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.

Intralesional corticosteroids are the best for limited alopecia areata, oral steroids are less effective, and PRP is safe and promising, especially for children and severe cases.

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.

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

Some skin diseases and anaemia are related, and treating the skin condition can often improve the anaemia.

Hair mesotherapy might help with certain types of hair loss but lacks strong scientific proof and has some risks.

Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.

Estradiol may protect ear cells from hearing loss caused by a chemotherapy drug by activating a protective pathway.

Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.

Certain chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss.

Radiation damages salivary glands by harming blood vessels, but antioxidants might help protect them.