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Etanercept, a psoriasis treatment, caused hair loss in a patient.

A woman's hair loss was correctly diagnosed as Lichen planopilaris after initial misdiagnosis, highlighting the usefulness of trichoscopy in diagnosing hair disorders.

The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.

Tofacitinib helped a person with total body hair loss grow hair again without bad side effects.

A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.

Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.

Men with both baldness and scalp psoriasis often don't have psoriasis on bald spots.

A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.

Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.

Folliculitis decalvans mainly affects middle-aged African American men and is treated with antibiotics.

CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.

Sunlight worsens hair loss; protect scalp.

Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.

Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.

Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.

Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.

Sam Shuster identified three types of hair loss in psoriasis and emphasized the need for better research to understand them.

Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.

Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.

The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.

Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.

A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.

Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.

Women with androgenetic alopecia may have higher blood pressure levels.

Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.

No treatment has been proven to effectively stop hair loss or regrow hair in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and more research is needed.

Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.

Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to genital Lichen sclerosus through an autoimmune process.

Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are middle-aged women, often have thyroid disease, and some treatments can help stabilize the condition.