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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 research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.

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

Scarring alopecia causes permanent hair loss, and treatment aims to reduce inflammation and stop it from getting worse.

The document concludes that surgery is a preferred treatment for cicatricial alopecia, with the method chosen based on individual factors and may require multiple sessions and careful postoperative care.

Using both vertical and transverse sections gives a better diagnosis of alopecia than using one method alone.

Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

A gene mutation causes early keratinocyte maturation leading to hair loss in Olmsted syndrome.

A child had a rare case of scarring hair loss with skin disease, which is hard to treat and stressful.

The "spade sign" is a highly specific indicator for diagnosing acne keloidalis.

The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.

PRP shows promise in healing but needs a standardized, safe preparation method.

Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.

The book is a detailed and well-organized resource on skin conditions, useful for medical students and dermatologists.

Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.

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

The authors concluded that PRP injections were not significantly effective for treating lichen planopilaris and its variants and should not be used as the only treatment.

Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may improve healing in chronic wounds and vitiligo and promote hair regrowth, but more research is needed.

A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.

Fat transplants using a patient's own fat can rejuvenate and repair tissues effectively.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.

Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.

Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.

PRP is effective for treating hair loss, improving hair density, count, and thickness.

Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.

Solidified SEDDS improve drug stability and bioavailability better than liquid SEDDS.