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

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

Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.

Androgenetic alopecia in women needs more research and better management strategies.

"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.

Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.

The BASP classification is a detailed and accurate way to categorize hair loss in both men and women.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.

Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.

Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.

Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.

Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.

COVID-19 may cause a temporary hair loss condition called telogen effluvium in some patients after recovery.

The most common hair loss type at specialist clinics is androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger men, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, with differences seen across regions.

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.

Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.

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.

Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair is likely an early sign of male pattern baldness.

Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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.