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The goal is to create a tool for patients to report their experiences with various hair and scalp disorders.

Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.

Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.

A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.

Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring 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.

Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.

Early treatment is key for permanent hair loss disorders, with options ranging from medications and phototherapy to immunomodulators and antibiotics, depending on severity and type.

Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.

Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.

The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.

Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.

Hair loss in women is complex to diagnose and treat, and hair restoration should be done by experts. Using minoxidil before surgery can help manage post-surgery hair shock loss. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method is recommended for women due to its speed, no need for shaving, and better graft quality. Strategies like L, T, and reverse L patterns can help restore central hair density, and regenerative methods can improve graft survival in hair transplants.

Naked hair shafts are significantly associated with scarring hair loss and may help diagnose it, especially when multiple are found.

Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.

Elaborate princess hairstyles at a theme park caused hair loss and scalp damage in young girls.

People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.

Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.

Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.

Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.

The conclusion is to use scalp cooling, gentle hair care, and treatments like minoxidil for managing hair loss from chemotherapy, and stresses the need for more research and collaboration in this area.

An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.

Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.

Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.

An old recipe called "Champigny Saumure" might help treat a rare scalp condition.

Hair loss from trauma can be managed using scalp expansion, flaps, and hair transplants to improve appearance and well-being.

Scalp reduction gives the most natural result for significant crown baldness, despite potential complications, and a systematic approach to surgical hair restoration results in few complications and high graft survival.

Nasolabial skin-fat grafts are good for nasal reconstruction with minimal scarring and no need for bolsters, but smoking may affect graft survival.

A woman has a permanent hair loss condition treated with steroids and new medicines, but hair might not regrow.