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

A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.

Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.

Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.

Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.

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

Hair transplants can be a treatment for scarring hair loss if there's good blood flow and no active disease.

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.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.

Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.

Hair transplant surgery may cause alopecia areata, a new possible complication.

Steven Kossard classified lymphocyte-related hair loss into four patterns, each linked to different types of baldness.

Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.

Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.

Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, has genetic links, and can be managed but not cured.

The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.

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

Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.

Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

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

Frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia may be related, with a possible shared cause.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.

The document concludes that choosing the right biopsy site is crucial for accurate alopecia diagnosis, and combining methods can improve results.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a poorly understood condition that is hard to treat and causes distressing hair loss.

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had non-scarring alopecia with fewer hair follicles, and direct immunofluorescence did not help identify lupus.