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A rare scalp infection in a 66-year-old woman was successfully treated, leading to full hair regrowth.

Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.

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

Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.

A man from Brazil had a rare case of leprosy on his scalp, which improved with treatment.

Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.

The document suggests that certain protein deficiencies and scalp blistering in Epidermolysis Bullosa may cause hair loss.

Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that often starts before age 30 and can affect various body parts, with unpredictable hair regrowth chances.

A woman with lupus and systemic sclerosis developed severe acne that didn't improve with treatment and died from pneumonia and septic shock.

Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.

Various potential triggers may be causing the rise in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and avoiding these could help stop the disease's increase.

Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.

The modified hair loss classification is more detailed but less user-friendly.

Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.

The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.

Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.

Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.

Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.

Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.

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

Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.

Scalp psoriasis treatments like strong corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogues are effective, especially when combined.

Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.

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

Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.

The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.

Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.

Stopping adalimumab and starting methotrexate with topical treatments improved the woman's scalp psoriasis and hair regrew.