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Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.

ULBP3 could be a marker for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita and may be linked to its cause and development.

Tofacitinib is a potential alternative treatment for alopecia totalis, especially in patients with a shorter duration of the condition and more preserved hair follicles, but the overall response rate is low.

Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.

Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.

Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.

No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.

Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.

Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary, though rare, has a good prognosis when treated early.

The cell culture medium "RPMI" might slightly improve hair graft survival, but not by a significant amount.

Using an ultrasonic liposuction machine with different cannula sizes and power settings does not change water temperature.

Dr. Zitelli emphasized that "Mohs surgery" should only be called that when one doctor does both the surgery and pathology.

Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.

The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.

Naked hair shafts are significantly associated with scarring hair loss and may help diagnose it, especially when multiple are found.

The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.

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

Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.

Calcipotriene ointment improved a child's skin condition known as En coup de sabre.

Most patients with Tuberous sclerosis had neurological or skin issues, and over half had psychiatric problems.

Yellow dots look different in various hair loss conditions and can help diagnose them.

A man with Klinefelter syndrome had a leg ulcer that didn't heal well, even with treatment.

Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.

The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.

Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.

Skin problems are very common in people with systemic lupus erythematosus and important for diagnosis.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.

Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.

The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.