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

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.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

Effective treatment for midlife women's hair loss is limited, with 5% minoxidil foam being the only proven option for the most common type.

The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.

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

New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.

Hair loss can cause significant emotional and psychological distress.

Hair loss in people with darker skin has unique challenges and requires careful diagnosis and treatment.

Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.

Most patients with Lichen planopilaris improved with acitretin, but treatments often didn't work well; preventing infection in skin surgery is important, and bupivacaine might be a better anesthetic.

Hair root sheaths are more common in non-scarring hair loss and help diagnose the type of hair loss.

A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.

Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.

Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.

The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.

Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.

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

CCCA may be caused by both hair traction and an immune response.

Some factors like thyroid disease, diabetes treatment, hair dryers, natural hairstyles, and scalp conditions can affect the treatment results for a hair loss condition called CCCA.

The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.

Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.

Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.

Many people diagnosed with androgenic alopecia might actually have hidden scarring or inflammation.

A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.

About 8% of people with systemic lupus erythematosus have chronic scarring alopecia, with certain symptoms and positive antibodies increasing the risk, while immunosuppressants may lower it.

Ingrown hairs are a common feature in scarring alopecias due to follicular damage.

Early and aggressive treatment of scarring alopecia is important to prevent further hair follicle damage.

Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.