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Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.

Combining low-level light therapy and minoxidil 5% is more effective for female hair loss than using either treatment alone.

Minoxidil use during pregnancy may cause fetal harm.

African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.

Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.

Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.

Walter P. Unger suggests using advanced hair transplant techniques for broader coverage, as they provide natural results and use donor tissue efficiently, while also recommending personalized planning due to the unpredictable progression of baldness.

Saw palmetto is an effective natural treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.

Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.

There's no clear link between female pattern hair loss, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome.

Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.

Early diagnosis and strong corticosteroids are crucial for managing lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia.

Hair transplant techniques and scalp micropigmentation can effectively hide scars and hair loss after cranial surgery.