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Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.

The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.

There have been major advances in diagnosing and treating hair loss over the last 30 years, with new drugs and improved hair transplant techniques.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a simple, cost-effective treatment that promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with high patient satisfaction.

Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.

Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.

A certain medication improved severe itching in a boy with liver and bowel disease by reducing histamine levels, suggesting a new treatment target.

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

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

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.

Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.

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

AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.

A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.

Isotretinoin with tacrolimus may be more effective short-term for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia than finasteride with tacrolimus.

Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

Trichoscopy helps diagnose hairline recession causes in Egyptian women, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.

Most women aged 20-40 in the study lost hair diffusely and in volume over 6 weeks to 6 months, mainly due to telogen effluvium, often without a clear cause.

Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.

Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.

Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.

People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.

In Spain, dermatologists most commonly prescribe topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for male hair loss, and topical minoxidil and oral contraceptives for female hair loss. The use of oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil has significantly increased over the past three years.

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.

Found different long non-coding RNAs in balding Chinese men, which may help create new treatments.

Using more than 5% minoxidil can help hair growth more, but results vary and side effects may increase.

CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.

Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.

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