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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.

Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.

Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.

Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.

Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.

Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.

New research has found 14 genes linked to the risk of developing alopecia areata, improving understanding and treatment options.

Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.

Alopecia areata patients have more Propionibacterium acnes and less Staphylococcus epidermidis on their scalps.

Hair loss can cause stress and mental health issues, so treatments should address both the physical and psychological aspects, involving a team of dermatologists, psychologists, and hair specialists.

Hair health depends on various factors and hair loss can significantly affect a person's well-being; understanding hair biology is key for creating effective hair care treatments.

Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.

Dermatologists often neglect hair disorders due to complexity and lack of clear treatments, impacting patient care and highlighting the need for better education and interest in this area.

Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.

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

Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.

More people are seeing dermatologists for hair and scalp problems now than in the past.

Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.

New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.

Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.

Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.

Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.

Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.

Treat genetic hair loss early with FDA-approved medications and consider hair transplantation.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.

Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.

The document provides a comprehensive guide for dermatologists to diagnose and treat hair loss.

New treatments for hair growth disorders are needed due to limited current options and complex hair follicle biology.

Scientists have made progress in understanding hair follicle stem cells, identifying specific genes and markers, and suggesting their use in treating hair and skin conditions.