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A breast cancer patient had lasting hair loss after chemotherapy, which improved with minoxidil treatment.

The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.

Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.

New cancer treatments are less harmful to hair but can still cause hair loss, color, shape, and growth changes.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.

Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.

The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.

Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.

A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.

The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.

Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.

A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.

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

Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.

Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.

Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.

Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.

Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.

The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.

CCCA may be caused by both hair traction and an immune response.

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

The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.

Scalp involvement is common in pemphigus and can lead to hair loss, with the severity of scalp lesions linked to overall disease severity.

Laser hair removal can help treat acne keloidalis nuchae, but results vary and a standard scoring system is needed.

A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.

Acne keloidalis nuchae is a chronic skin condition more common in African men, causing itchy or painful bumps and can lead to permanent hair loss if not treated early.