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Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition where hair follicles get clogged with keratin, mostly on the arms and thighs.

Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.

No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.

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

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

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss in cancer patients, affecting their mental health, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.

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

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

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.

Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.

The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.

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

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

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

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.

A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.

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.

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

Laser hair removal can be an effective last-resort treatment for men with stubborn Alopecia Areata who want to be uniformly bald.

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.

Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.

The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.

The article concludes that advancements in hair cosmetics require dermatologists to stay informed about products and their potential risks, including allergies and higher risks for hairdressers.

FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.

Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.

Hair loss surgeries like grafts, scalp reductions, and flap rotations can be effective for black men with proper technique adjustments.

Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.

Secondary hairline correction surgery can be effective and satisfying when customized to the patient's needs.