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Certain hairstyles, diabetes, scalp infections, and vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of hair loss in Black women; more research is needed for better treatment.

The study found that Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia mainly affects middle-aged African descent women, is linked to certain hair care practices and genetics, and often goes undiagnosed for years.

Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.

Treatment during development affects hormone balance and sexual behavior in male rats.

Finasteride affects prostate weights and pituitary activity differently with age.

Women with PCOS have more insulin resistance and are more likely to have heart-related health issues, with insulin resistance being a bigger factor than β-cell problems.

Dermatoscopy can help diagnose CCCA without visible hair loss, offering a less invasive option than biopsy.

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

A woman with a type of hair loss saw hair regrowth after two months of taking baricitinib.

Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.

The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.

COVID-19 may worsen hair loss in people with a certain type of scarring alopecia, but early treatment can help improve symptoms and hair regrowth.

CD8+ T cells attack hair follicle stem cells, causing scarring and hair loss.

Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.

Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.

Certain health conditions and hair care habits affect the treatment results for a scalp condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

The authors maintain there is a significant link between vitamin D deficiency and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black patients, and call for more research on the topic.

A deletion in the CDH3 gene causes a rare disorder with short hair and vision loss.

Neurotrophins, especially NGF, are crucial for pain development and management.

Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.

A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.

Uterine leiomyomas don't significantly change gene expression in the scalp of people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.

Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.

ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.

Melatonin causes weasels to grow white fur and become reproductively inactive.

Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.

Enzymes that change arginine to citrulline are important for skin barrier and hair formation, and their malfunction can lead to skin conditions and hair disorders.

The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.

New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.