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Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.

Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.

Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.

iPSCs can help treat genetic skin disorders by creating healthy skin cells from a small biopsy.

A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.

A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.

Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.

Keratin 15 expression in skin cells is regulated by two mechanisms involving PKC/AP-1 and FOXM1.

Clim proteins are essential for maintaining healthy corneas and hair follicles.

A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.

The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Myasthenia gravis can affect both motor and non-motor systems due to immune system issues.

The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.

The main difference in hair loss for lupus patients is smaller and fewer sebaceous glands.

Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.

A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.

The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.

Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.

Intu gene is crucial for hair follicle formation by helping keratinocytes differentiate through primary cilia.

The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.

The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."

VDUP1 is found in skin and hair follicles, interacts with sciellin, and may help regulate skin cell differentiation.

Scientists turned mouse skin cells into hair-inducing cells using chemicals, which could help treat hair loss.

Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.

The research found ways to activate melanocyte stem cells for potential treatment of skin depigmentation conditions.

VEGFR-2 activation is likely involved in hair follicle growth, survival, and development.

PDGFA/AKT signaling is important for the growth and maintenance of certain skin fat cells.