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Early onset, severe types, nail changes, family history, and body hair loss worsen alopecia areata prognosis; sticking to treatment helps.

Children with alopecia areata should only have thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a history of atopy, family history of thyroid disease, or signs of thyroid problems.

Men with sleep apnea and low iron levels are more likely to have male-pattern baldness, especially if they have a family history of hair loss.

There's a significant link between the severity of Seborrheic Dermatitis and the pattern of hair loss in people with a family history of hair loss.

Up to half of adult women may experience hair loss, and doctors should use medical history, exams, and tests to find the cause and treat it.

Newborn acne may be linked to family history of high male hormone levels.

Hair loss in twins may be linked to family history of hair loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, and possibly anxiety, but more research is needed.

Hair loss in middle-aged women is often linked to insulin resistance and a family history of hair loss, particularly from their fathers.

A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.

The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.

Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.

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

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 10% of women, is often linked to obesity and family history, and can cause irregular periods, fertility issues, and other symptoms. It's usually managed with lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medication.

Lichen planopilaris in men often affects the scalp, eyebrows, arms, legs, and beard, with many having family members with hair loss.

Minoxidil, a common hair treatment, may cause hair to turn grey or change color, especially with long-term use or if you have a family history of grey hair.

Melanocytes are destroyed by factors needed for melanin production, causing vitiligo and gray hair.

AGA more common in men, Koreans have lower rates and unique patterns.

PUVA treatment led to significant hair regrowth in over half of the patients with alopecia areata totalis and universalis.

Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.

Minoxidil can increase hair density, speed up regrowth in transplanted hair, and slow down further hair loss, especially beneficial for women, young men with thinning hair, and those wanting to reconstruct the back of the scalp.

Baldness is linked to a higher risk of coronary artery disease, but not to its severity.

Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is most common in people in their 30s, can start early, is often inherited, and may be influenced by factors like hormones and scalp health.

More men than women have hair loss, it's often inherited, and it's linked with higher testosterone levels. There's been a rise in female hair loss patients.

A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.

A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.

Early onset hair loss in young men is common and linked to family history and alcohol use.

Alopecia areata was most common in people in their 30s and 40s, with some family history and a higher relapse rate, and larger bald areas responded better to specific immunotherapy.

Relapsing hepatitis A can cause prolonged abnormal liver tests even without symptoms.

PCOS and related metabolic issues often run in families.

Accidentally eating a topical steroid may rarely cause acute generalized pustular psoriasis.