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Eating disorders can cause skin problems that need treating the underlying condition for better health.

SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.

Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.

Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.

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

People with Down's syndrome often have more skin problems due to a weak immune system.

Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.

The European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus created a questionnaire to standardize patient assessment and improve care for cutaneous lupus.

Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.

Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.

Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.

Lysophosphatidic acid is important for skin health and disease, and could be a target for new skin disorder treatments.

Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.

Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.

Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.

A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.

Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Stress affects skin health and emotional well-being should be considered in skin disease treatment.

Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.

Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.

Acne inversa is an epithelial-driven disease where inflammation is caused by cyst rupture, and treatments should focus on preventing tendril growth for better results.

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.

Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.

Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.

A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.

Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, which should be treated early to help patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.