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Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

Long-term use of pyrithione zinc shampoos remains effective for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with decreased effectiveness likely due to not following treatment instructions rather than the treatment itself.

The VSCAPSI is a helpful method for evaluating the severity of scalp psoriasis.

Low iron levels are strongly linked to chronic hair loss in women.

Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.

Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.

Nearly half of the French individuals surveyed reported having a sensitive scalp, more common in women, often linked to hair loss and symptoms like itching, and triggered by factors including shampoos and pollution.

A woman's total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment grew back after stopping the medication.

AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.

Witch hazel-based hair products improved scalp irritation and were well-tolerated.

Hair transplantation can successfully treat stubborn alopecia areata.

Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.

A child with a rare scalp condition regrew hair after treatment.

Scalp psoriasis can cause different types of hair loss, with some patients developing permanent hair loss, and treatment may be stopped due to skin reactions.

Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.

Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.

Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.

Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.

DPCP helps treat severe hair loss, but 5% minoxidil doesn't add benefits.

The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.

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

Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.

People with alopecia areata often have higher rates of allergies and autoimmune diseases.

Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.

Double-stranded RNA causes inflammation in hair follicle cells, which may help understand and treat alopecia areata.

Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.

Stopping the medication infliximab and starting new treatments helped a woman's hair grow back and improved her scalp condition.

Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.

Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.