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Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.

Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.

Erosive pustular dermatosis is a rare skin disease that's hard to treat and affects the scalp or legs.

Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.

Lupus can cause a type of hair loss that doesn't scar, due to inflammation.

Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.

Understanding the genetics of alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.

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

Topical antibiotics successfully treated a rare scalp condition in an elderly man with vitiligo.

Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.

Corticosteroid treatment reduces inflammation and alters hair keratins in alopecia areata.

A new type of sudden, complete female hair loss was found, with most patients fully recovering within 6 months without needing steroid treatment.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.

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

Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.

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.

Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.

Severe anti-TNF-α induced scalp eruptions often need stopping the drug and using systemic therapy to avoid scarring.

Kerion cases had longer disease duration but responded well to antifungal treatments.

A 21-year-old with lichen planopilaris was successfully treated, stopping disease progression and preventing crusts.

Lichen planopilaris may be an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to immune system issues in hair follicles.

The study concluded that short vellus hair and yellow dots were the most common signs of alopecia areata, indicating disease activity and remission.

Psoriasis is a common, genetically influenced skin disease worsened by stress and lifestyle, but targeted treatments are promising.

Botulinum toxin A may be an effective alternative treatment for the scalp disorder folliculitis decalvans.

Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.

Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.

Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.

Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.

A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.