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Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.

Digital gangrene can be a rare first sign of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.

SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.

People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.

Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.

Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.

New tools were created to help lupus patients report their symptoms and impacts more accurately.

Anti-SSB antibodies are useful for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus and are linked to specific symptoms.

EZH2 levels decrease as fetuses develop and are higher in adult skin, which may affect skin growth and repair.

Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.

Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.

Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.

RHUPUS should be considered in children with deforming arthritis.

The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.

Damaged hair follicle stem cells can cause permanent hair loss, but understanding their role could lead to new treatments.

SLE patients need careful diagnosis to distinguish infections from disease flares for proper treatment.

The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.

Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.

Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.

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

Special immune cells called Regulatory T cells help control skin inflammation and repair in various skin diseases.

Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.

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

Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.

Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.

Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

Chinese patients with primary cicatricial alopecia often have folliculitis decalvans, benefit from treatment, but may experience relapse, with dermoscopy being a useful diagnostic tool.

Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.