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Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.

Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.

The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.

The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.

The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.

Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.

A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.

Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.

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

Lichen planopilaris can be triggered by prolonged scalp traction and can be treated with corticosteroids.

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.

More research is needed on CCCA in children, especially Black and Asian adolescents.

Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.

Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.

Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.

The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.

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

Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.

Oral tofacitinib significantly improves lichen planopilaris symptoms without adverse effects.

Bimatoprost can cause longer, thicker, darker eyelashes and eyebrows.

Congenital triangular alopecia and vitiligo can occur together, but treatment for one may not affect the other.

Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.

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

Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.

A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.

Regenerative cellular therapies show promise for treating non-scarring hair loss but need more research.

Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.