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The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.

Apremilast may help treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia when other treatments fail.

Topical tacrolimus is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.

Syphilitic alopecia is a rare hair loss condition in secondary syphilis that looks similar to another condition but can be diagnosed with specific tests and responds to antibiotics.

Patients with SLE experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and DIF did not help identify lupus.

Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had fewer hair follicles and non-scarring alopecia; direct immunofluorescence was not helpful in diagnosing lupus in these cases.

The document concludes that corticosteroids effectively treat vasculitis allergica in over 90% of cases, with long-term kidney issues being the main adverse outcome.

Skin lymphoproliferative disorders are hard to diagnose and often linked to systemic diseases, but most have a good prognosis with accurate diagnosis.

The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment effectively reduces hair fall and increases hair growth in patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), but it may cause pain.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

Chemotherapy can cause permanent, non-reversible hair loss similar to pattern baldness.

Hair breakage may be an early sign of a hair loss condition called CCCA in African American women.

Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.

Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.

The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.

Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.

Hair transplantation can successfully treat stubborn alopecia areata.

Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.

Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.

Horizontal scalp biopsy sections effectively diagnose and predict MPAA, with follicular density and inflammation impacting hair regrowth.

Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.

Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.

Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.

The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.

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.