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Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.

Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.

Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.

Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.

IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.

Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.

Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

People with Lichen Planus, especially with mucosal involvement, are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome, which increases their risk for heart disease and diabetes.

Smartphone-based teledermatology is effective for diagnosing skin diseases in the military with good accuracy.

Genetics affect early female hair loss, severity depends on duration, and low ferritin levels not significant.

The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.

Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.

Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.

New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.

Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.

Scalp microneedling may improve hair density and thickness for various alopecia types.

Multiphoton microscopy can non-invasively tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss and could aid in treatment.

Trichoscopy is reliable for diagnosing Temporal Triangular Alopecia and can prevent unnecessary biopsies and wrong treatments.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.

Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.

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

People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 have a higher chance of getting skin tumors, including melanoma.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.

The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

Both Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil foam increase hair count in women with hair loss, but Minoxidil is more effective. However, women were more satisfied with Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been found effective in promoting hair growth for alopecia patients, with minimal side effects like temporary pain and redness.