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A woman with both TLE and SLE improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.

New criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia include specific scalp and eyebrow hair loss as major factors and other hair loss areas and hair analysis as minor factors.

The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.

Dr. Connelly agrees that linear basal cell carcinomas might be more aggressive but highlights the study's lack of clear criteria to identify them.

The document concludes that detailed clinical descriptions of seven family cases help understand dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa's symptoms and inheritance.

An Indian woman with Short Anagen Syndrome had very short hair and a lower quality of life.

The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.

Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.

Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

A woman had a skin reaction from a cough suppressant, dextromethorphan, which is a new cause of fixed-drug eruption.

A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.

The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.

A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.

The authors suggest that a new type of hair loss exists, which is different from alopecia areata.

Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.

Different skin diseases show unique patterns of skin cell separation, cell death, and granular layer changes.

Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.

Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.

Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.

Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus that heal with strong topical steroids suggest Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, confirmed by biopsy showing specific immune cells.

The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.

A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.

A simple scalp scraping can effectively distinguish fibrosing alopecia from androgenetic alopecia with seborrheic dermatitis.

Rosacea is a common skin condition mainly causing facial redness.

A new method using visual aids to diagnose hair diseases was effective after brief training.

Skin problems are common in lupus patients and should be treated early to prevent worsening.

The main difference in hair loss for lupus patients is smaller and fewer sebaceous glands.

Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.