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Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.

Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.

A woman with an unusual pattern of hair loss was confirmed to have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and treated with specific medications.

Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.

Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.

Non-immune factors play a significant role in alopecia areata.

A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.

Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a popular hair transplant method with minimal scarring that can transplant many grafts quickly and improve appearance and psychological well-being.

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

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

FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.

Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.

Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.

Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.

Hepatitis C treatment may trigger complete hair loss, especially in those with a history of patchy hair loss, but hair usually grows back within a year.

Oral baricitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.

A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.

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.

Scalp biopsies are essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia areata.

Permanent hair dye may cause total hair loss.

Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.

Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.

Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair growth in alopecia areata patients, regardless of hair loss pattern.

A man with total hair loss also developed a rare nail condition, likely due to autoimmune issues.

Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.

Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.

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.

Drugs targeting the JAK/STAT pathway can improve atopic dermatitis but vary in effectiveness for vitiligo and alopecia areata, with generally mild safety concerns.

Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.