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The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.

Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.

Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.

Lichen planopilaris mostly affects women with fair skin and can look different on each person, needing early treatment to prevent hair loss.

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.

Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.

The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.

Abnormal scalp whorls can indicate brain development issues but may also be seen in neurologically normal people.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.

The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.

Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.

Older adults commonly experience hair loss and nail disorders due to aging and health changes, affecting their quality of life.

Multiphoton microscopy can non-invasively tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss and could aid in treatment.

Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.

The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

The conclusion is that primary scarring alopecia is a complex condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.

Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.

The conclusion is that there might be a link between certain types of baldness and prostate cancer, which could be due to shared hormonal pathways.

People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.

Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.

Aromatase inhibitors cause male pattern hair loss in women.

The authors suggest that a new type of hair loss exists, which is different from alopecia areata.

Apoptosis contributes to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.

Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.

Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.

A boy had unusual synchronized hair growth with short active growth phases, not fitting known hair disorders.