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Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Some people experienced hair loss after mesotherapy treatments for hair loss.

LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

Alopecia areata causes significant emotional distress, including high rates of depression and anxiety.

A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.

The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.

Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.

Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.

Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.

High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.

Elastin staining helps assess late-stage scarring alopecia but is not definitive, and clinical diagnosis is still crucial.

The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.

Abnormal scalp whorls can indicate brain development issues but may also be seen in neurologically normal people.

Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.

Liquid nitrogen spray caused a temporary, harmless swelling under the skin in an elderly woman.

Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.

Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.

Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.

A woman with bullous pemphigoid had an allergic reaction to azathioprine, but got better with alternative treatments.

The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.

Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.

A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.

Some overweight or obese men with long-term frontal fibrosing alopecia may have abnormal sex hormone levels.

Isotretinoin can raise CPK levels, so patients need monitoring, especially before surgery.

Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.