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Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.

The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.

A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.

A Pug with skin issues was successfully treated for mite and bacterial infections.

A 90-year-old woman's hand lesion was a rare, aggressive skin cancer treated successfully with surgery.

A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.

A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.

Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.

Cryotherapy may be an effective and simple treatment for mild hair loss with few side effects.

A young man was unexpectedly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma after a scalp examination and confocal microscopy.

Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.

Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.

Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.

The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."

Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.

A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.

Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.

Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.

Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.

Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.

Growth factors are crucial for hair development and could help treat hair diseases.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

Minoxidil promotes hair growth but stops working when discontinued.

The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.

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

Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.

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

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating common scalp disorders, which often have similar symptoms.

Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.

Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.