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Hair can't be reliably repaired once damaged; prevention and proper product use are key to maintaining hair health.

Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.

To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.

Hair care cosmetics affect hair health; know products, ingredients, and procedures.

New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.

Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.

Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.

Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.

Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.

Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.

Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.

Children with short anagen syndrome usually see their hair condition improve as they get older.

The research improved understanding of hair and skin properties across different ethnicities and conditions.

Different hair care methods affect hair health and appearance, and there are many ways to camouflage hair loss.

Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.

Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.

Miracle fruit seed oil significantly reduces hair breakage in women with damaged hair.

An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.

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

A woman had a rare skin condition with recurring painful nodules that heal in 6 weeks, often without needing treatment.

Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.

TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.

Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.

Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.

Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.

Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.