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The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.

Many COVID-19 patients experience temporary hair loss after infection, not linked to infection severity or treatment.

Low-dose oral minoxidil can help treat male and female pattern hair loss, especially in those who can't use topical treatments or have heart health issues.

People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.

Two new mutations in the CDH3 gene cause hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.

A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.

A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.

Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.

Premature hair graying may be a sign of increased risk for heart disease, indicating biological age is more important than actual age.

Early hair whitening may indicate a higher risk of heart disease in young and middle-aged men.

Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Lactoferrin levels are lower in people with chronic hair shedding, suggesting supplements could help treat it.

An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.

The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.

A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.

UVA1-light therapy successfully treated a child's skin condition, mycosis fungoides.

Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.

Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.

PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.

A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.

A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.

Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing certain hair loss conditions but has limitations and must be interpreted carefully.

The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.

A neglected leprosy treatment led to rare scalp hair loss in an Indian woman, which improved with proper medication.

Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.

A 2-year-old boy grew excessive hair after using minoxidil for hair loss, but it improved when the treatment stopped.

A Jordanian family with Clouston syndrome has a common GJB6 gene mutation.