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Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating common scalp disorders, which often have similar symptoms.

Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.

Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.

The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.

More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.

Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.

Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.

Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.

Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.

Hair loss in teenagers is hard to treat and lacks a cure, with some treatments available depending on the type of hair loss.

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

The most common causes of hair loss in Jordanian children are fungal infections, autoimmune hair loss, and hair shedding after fever, with zinc deficiency also being a notable cause.

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

Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.

Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.

CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.

Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.

Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.

About 12% of children in Kota, Rajasthan, experience hair loss, mainly due to fungal infections, with early treatment advised to prevent worsening.

Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.

Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are key signs for diagnosing alopecia areata using trichoscopy.

Most tinea capitis cases in southern Taiwan were in adult women, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum.

The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.

Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.

Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.

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

A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.