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Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.

The conclusion is that having both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus may suggest a shared immune response in certain people, and a mix of antimalarial drugs and 5-alfa-reductase inhibitors is recommended for treatment.

Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.

Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.

A patient with lupus experienced complete hair regrowth after treatment with thalidomide.

Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.

Therapeutic intervention improved the quality of life for Japanese lupus patients with skin issues.

COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and lesions.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.

Low serum complement levels in SLE patients don't always match with disease flares; monitoring C3 and C4 is useful, but cell-bound complement products might better indicate disease activity.

Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.

Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.

Dermatology residents need better training to treat hair conditions in patients with skin of color.

Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.

Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.

Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.

Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.

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

Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.

Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.

Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.

New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.

Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.

Most people with scarring and nonscarring hair loss show similar D2-40 levels, but some with scarring hair loss have higher levels.

Ringworm around the eyes often gets misdiagnosed, leading to eyelash loss, but antifungal treatment can improve the condition.

Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.

Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.

Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.

The document discusses various diseases of the outer ear, categorized by symptoms like redness, crusts, bumps, pus-filled lesions, lumps, ulcers, and hair loss.