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Scarring hair loss found in female pattern; biopsy needed for diagnosis.

Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.

The study found certain scalp biopsy features can help tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss even when typical immune cells are not seen.

Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.

EVG staining helps tell apart follicular scars from follicular streamers, aiding in diagnosing different types of hair loss.

Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.

Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.

To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair disorders is crucial and requires a range of diagnostic methods.

Hair breakage may be an early sign of a hair loss condition called CCCA in African American women.

Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.

The review suggests seeing a dermatologist for scarring hair loss and using treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for common male and female pattern hair loss.

Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.

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

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

New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more development is needed, especially for tough cases.

Topical diphencyprone helped regrow hair in mice and rats with a condition similar to human hair loss.

A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.

Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.

Researchers developed a method to measure drugs in hair follicles and found that both water-loving and fat-loving drugs can be detected after being applied to the skin.

A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.

Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.

Transverse scalp biopsy sections help diagnose different alopecias by showing hair follicle details and inflammation patterns.

A woman's skin and hair conditions improved after her cancerous tumor was removed.

An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.

Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.

The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.

A woman's sudden hair loss three years after a bone marrow transplant was a sign of chronic graft-versus-host disease but improved with treatment.

Testing hair roots with a special dye is a simple, non-invasive way to check disease progress in pemphigus vulgaris patients.