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COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, and proper diagnosis by a specialist may be needed.

Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.

AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.

New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.

Plica neuropathica can be a sign of schizophrenia and improves with antipsychotic treatment.

Skin health and repair depend on the signals between skin stem cells and their surrounding cells.

A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.

The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.

A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.

Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.

Terbinafine is the most effective treatment for tinea capitis, a scalp infection often confused with other conditions.

Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.

Trichoscopy is reliable for diagnosing Temporal Triangular Alopecia and can prevent unnecessary biopsies and wrong treatments.

New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.

Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.

Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.

Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.

Acne keloidalis nuchae is a hair loss condition affecting men of African descent, causing scar-like bumps on the scalp and neck.

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

Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a condition that causes inflammation and scarring on the scalp, mainly affecting African-American men, and can lead to permanent hair loss.

Most women with hair loss using 5% topical Minoxidil are satisfied with the treatment, but hair loss still affects their daily habits and social life.

The boy's hair loss was due to a hair-pulling disorder, not just a fungal infection.

Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.

Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.

The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.

The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.

Controlled delivery of specific RNA and IL-4 restored hair growth in mice with autoimmune alopecia.

Sostdc1 controls the size and number of hair and mammary gland structures.

Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.

Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.