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Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.

Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.

Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.

The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.

Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.

Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.

Platelet-rich plasma with a new carrier significantly increases hair thickness without serious side effects.

PRP injections increase hair density and satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients.

New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.

Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.

Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.

Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.

Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

PRP treatment helps hair growth and density in androgenetic alopecia patients.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.

Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.

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.

Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.

Platelet-rich plasma may help with hair growth and skin quality but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.

New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.

Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.

Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.