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A woman was misdiagnosed with hair loss for years, but actually had a rare type of alopecia.

Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, increase hair growth, or change hair color, but stopping the drug usually reverses these effects.

Low ferritin levels are linked to increased hair loss; no link found between vitamin B12, TSH levels, and hair loss.

Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.

The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.

An 82-year-old man's white hair regained color after taking etretinate for psoriasis.

A patient's hair loss after a browlift surgery improved on its own over 8 months.

Hair health depends on various factors and hair loss can significantly affect a person's well-being; understanding hair biology is key for creating effective hair care treatments.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.

Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.

Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.

Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.

Too much levothyroxine can cause hair loss in infants.

Treat hair loss in postmenopausal women with diet, avoiding certain drugs, and using medications like minoxidil or finasteride.

Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.

Excessive blow-drying can cause "bubble hair," leading to hair loss and fragility, but improves when heat use is reduced.

Different types of hair loss have unique features under a microscope, but a doctor's exam is important for accurate diagnosis.

Smoking and drinking worsened hair loss in men with genetic hair loss, while eating and sleeping habits didn't; genetics played a bigger role than environment in hair loss.

Hair mesotherapy might help with certain types of hair loss but lacks strong scientific proof and has some risks.

Lipedematous scalp is mainly caused by an increase in fat tissue under the skin and is different from lipedematous alopecia.

AGA more common in men, Koreans have lower rates and unique patterns.

Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.

Alopecia mucinosa can be treated successfully with minocycline.

Women with AGA often face anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; psychological support is important.

Some cats with sudden hair loss and tiredness might have cancer-related alopecia.

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

Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.

A patient with Sézary syndrome showed improvement after treatment and the study suggested follicular mucinosis might indicate future lymphoma risk.