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COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.

The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.

Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.

People with alopecia areata have more Th17 cells and fewer Treg cells, which may be key to the condition's development.

Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.

The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.

Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.

Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

Older age at onset of alopecia areata leads to less severe and shorter episodes, with most patients experiencing significant hair regrowth.

People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which are linked to more severe and longer-lasting hair loss, but vitamin D receptor levels in the skin don't show the same pattern and don't predict treatment success.

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

Chinese patients with primary cicatricial alopecia often have folliculitis decalvans, benefit from treatment, but may experience relapse, with dermoscopy being a useful diagnostic tool.

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.

The study found that Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia mainly affects middle-aged African descent women, is linked to certain hair care practices and genetics, and often goes undiagnosed for years.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.

Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.

Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.

Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.

The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.

Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.

Women who had bariatric surgery risk nutritional deficiencies causing skin issues during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.

A hand-held dermatoscope helped differentiate between pressure-induced alopecia and alopecia areata in a young patient, who then experienced hair regrowth within a month.

People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.

Most spinal cord injury patients in Korea experience skin problems, especially fungal infections and eczema, affecting their quality of life.

Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.

Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.