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Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.

A 47-year-old man's eyelid swelling didn't improve with basic treatments, so a biopsy was needed.

The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.

Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.

Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.

Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.

Two major dermatology conferences were held in 2006, focusing on skin immunity and various skin diseases.

New retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and are being developed to have fewer side effects.

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

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

Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.

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

Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.

Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.

The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.

The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.

Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.

Cyclosporin is effective for treating skin conditions in small animals, but requires careful dosing and monitoring for side effects.

The document concludes that surgery is a preferred treatment for cicatricial alopecia, with the method chosen based on individual factors and may require multiple sessions and careful postoperative care.

Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.

The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.

Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.

Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.

Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.

ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.

Etretinate treatment changed hair growth patterns in many patients.

SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.

Elastin staining helps assess late-stage scarring alopecia but is not definitive, and clinical diagnosis is still crucial.

Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.