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Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.

A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.

Herbal treatments can help with hair problems, but more research is needed.

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

Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.

Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.

The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.

The microbiome may be linked to hair loss and could be a target for new treatments.

TRICHONEM™ hair wash powder effectively treats dandruff and promotes hair growth.

A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.

A 2-year-old boy with a rare type of lupus causing hair loss improved with oral steroids.

Proper diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in children are crucial to prevent lasting issues and maintain their quality of life.

Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.

Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.

A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.

Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.

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

Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.

Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.

A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.

The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.

New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.

Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.

A scalp biopsy revealed systemic amyloidosis in a woman who initially seemed to have a common hair loss condition.

Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.

A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.

Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.

Aging can lead to poorer scalp and hair health, including less hair and more scalp diseases, which should be managed to help older people feel better.

Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.