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Turning off a specific gene in stem cells speeds up skin healing by helping cells move better.

Applying a special compound can promote hair growth without harmful side effects.

The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.

RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.

Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.

A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.

A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.

Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.

A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.

CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.

Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.

The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.

Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.

Hair loss in women can be due to abnormal hair growth cycles or damaged hair follicles, with the most common type being androgenetic alopecia; treatment varies by cause, and the psychological impact is significant.

A kidney transplant patient developed pink skin bumps with spiny centers on her face and limbs.

The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.

Dupilumab may cause significant hair loss, which can reverse after stopping the drug.

Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.

A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.

Skin stem cells were turned into heart cells using a chemical, suggesting a new way to treat heart attacks.

Two Sikh brothers developed permanent hair loss from wearing turbans tightly, a condition that became apparent after they moved to Austria.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.

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

OCT can effectively diagnose different stages of hair loss non-invasively.

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare and often misdiagnosed, requiring biopsy for accurate diagnosis.

Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.

Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.

The document concludes that doctors should monitor children's brain development when treating hemangiomas with interferon alfa and consider stopping the treatment if problems arise, while also exploring drugs that might counteract side effects.