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Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.

Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.

Non-invasive methods can effectively diagnose and manage alopecia areata.

No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.

Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.

Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.

Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.

Minoxidil 2% effectively treats female hair loss, promoting growth and density.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.

The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.

Improved dermabrasion techniques in 1987 led to better treatment results for skin issues like acne scars.

Chemotherapy can cause hair changes similar to alopecia areata, which might lead to misdiagnosis.

Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Micropigmentation safely and effectively hides scalp hair loss and scars.

Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.

Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.

Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.

The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.

Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.

Researchers developed a reliable way to measure hormones in urine, showing that a baldness treatment doesn't change hormone levels.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp diseases without needing skin biopsies.

FUE megasession effectively treats severe hair loss with natural-looking results in one operation.

5% minoxidil foam is a safe, effective treatment for male pattern hair loss, with increased hair count and few side effects.

Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.