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Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.

Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.

The review shows how to properly diagnose and treat the loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair.

The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.

A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.

A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.

Hair is a complex organ, and understanding its detailed structure and growth phases is crucial for analyzing substances within it.

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a specific gene mutation, characterized by aging symptoms and managed by monitoring heart health and using low-dose aspirin.

The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.

A rare case showed hair regrowth after chemotherapy for thymoma, suggesting a link between alopecia areata and thymoma.

Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.

The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.

Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.

Genetic testing confirmed a young girl has Atrichia with Papular Lesions due to mutations in the hairless gene.

Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.

Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.

Dermoscopy is useful for tracking alopecia areata treatment, with yellow dots and new vellus hairs being good indicators of hair regrowth.

Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.

Eyebrow hair transplants have high patient satisfaction and require surgeons to have artistic and technical skills.

Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.

The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.

Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

WNT10A mutations often cause ectodermal dysplasias, with males showing more tooth issues than females.

Mostly postmenopausal Caucasian women get Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, which often includes eyebrow loss and has limited treatment success.

New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.