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

No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.

The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.

New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.

There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.

The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.

Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.

Pellagra, caused by niacin deficiency and presenting with photosensitivity, should be considered in patients with relevant symptoms and risk factors.

Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.

The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.

The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.

A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.

Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.

A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.

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

Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia from other hair loss conditions.

A woman's hair loss from graft versus host disease helps understand similar hair loss conditions.

The document concludes that doctors should check for frontal fibrosing alopecia in patients with acquired hyperpigmentation and that early treatment is important.

Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.

A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and scalp itching was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris, treated initially with topical corticosteroids, and other possible treatments include systemic steroids, antimalarials, and more.

The document concludes that treatment improved skin lesions but not scalp hair loss in two patients with Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.

Older people often have untreated genital skin diseases due to embarrassment and lack of medical attention, which can lead to discomfort and even cancer risk.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hairline recession and eyebrow loss in postmenopausal women.

The document suggests simplifying alopecia diagnosis and improving techniques for better accuracy.

The case shows how hard it is to tell apart Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome from other similar autoimmune conditions, but correct diagnosis is key for treatment to work.

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

Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

The authors suggest a method for hair transplantation in fibrosing alopecia pattern distribution to improve treatment outcomes and cover bald areas.

The patient responded well to treatment with no disease progression.