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

The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.

A woman with a rare scalp condition causing a thick scalp and hair loss didn't improve with steroid treatment.

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

A simplified method was introduced to diagnose most hair loss types by examining the patient's history and scalp, with some cases needing further tests.

Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.

Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.

Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for examining and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.

Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.

Low-cost videomicroscopes are not as reliable as standard videodermatoscopes for scalp examination due to lower image quality.

Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.

A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.

Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.

A 12-year-old boy's hair fully regrew after 8 weeks of treatment for tinea capitis, and dermoscopy was useful for diagnosis and monitoring.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.

Effective alopecia treatment depends on the specific cause and includes medications and procedures.

Doctors don't use trichoscopy enough, even though it's good for diagnosing hair problems.

Trichoscopy is not specific for diagnosing telogen effluvium and both telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia often occur together.

Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.

The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.

Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.

A dermatoscope is important for evaluating hair transplants and managing patient expectations.

AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.

Stopping the medication infliximab and starting new treatments helped a woman's hair grow back and improved her scalp condition.

Thai people's hair density decreases with age and varies by scalp area, but hair thickness stays the same regardless of age or scalp area.