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The conclusion is that it's important to tell apart alopecia areata from lipedematous alopecia for proper treatment, as alopecia areata can be reversed.

Prompt treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion) is crucial to prevent scarring and hair loss.

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

Lipedematous scalp is mainly caused by an increase in fat tissue under the skin and is different from lipedematous alopecia.

Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.

Finasteride can cause enlarged breasts.

The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.

Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.

A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.

The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.

A new lotion with halobetasol and tazarotene successfully treats acne keloidalis nuchae.

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.

The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.

Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.

The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.

The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.

Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.

Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.

Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.

People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.

Eyebrow loss has many causes and requires accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.

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

Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.

Captopril may cause hair loss, as shown by a woman's hair regrowing after stopping the medication.

Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.

Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.

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

The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.

Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.

Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.