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Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Platelet-based therapies using a patient's own blood show promise for skin and hair regeneration but require more research for confirmation.

Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.

Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.

High-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.

The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.

Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.

Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.

Latanoprost works better for hair growth, and combining it with betamethasone valerate is most effective.

Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.

A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.

Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.

Special and immunohistochemical stains are not routinely needed for diagnosing hair disorders.

Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.

Eyelash alopecia areata often goes undiagnosed and can lead to complete eyelash regrowth, especially in younger patients.

Hair analysis can show nutritional status and environmental exposure, with phosphorus being very stable in hair and differences found based on gender and conditions like depression and autism.

Flumethasone causes wool shedding in Merino wethers, with recovery in about 60 days.

Temporary hair loss can occur after brain AVM treatment but usually regrows in 8 weeks.

The medication lopinavir-ritonavir may cause severe hair loss.

Some psychiatric drugs can cause severe hair loss, especially valproic acid, and it's more likely in women or those with thyroid issues or past hair loss.

Doctors need to understand statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials for patient care.

Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.

Deslorelin implants successfully treated hair loss in two male Keeshonden dogs.

A woman with complete hair loss and severe hyperthyroidism was successfully treated with azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.

Chemotherapy improved a girl's painful foot condition linked to pachyonychia congenita.

Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.

Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.

Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.

The letter suggests that psychiatric issues, not a sleep disorder, were likely the cause of a patient's self-inflicted leg ulcers.