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New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.

Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.

Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.

The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.

The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.

Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.

No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.

Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.

One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.

Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.

There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.

A premenopausal woman had hair loss and skin issues, treated with topical steroids.

Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.

To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.

Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

There may be a connection between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and more research is needed to confirm this.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.

Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.

Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.

Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.

Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.

Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.