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The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.

A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and scalp itching was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris, treated initially with topical corticosteroids, and other possible treatments include systemic steroids, antimalarials, and more.

A new diagnostic tool for Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus is highly accurate, and updated treatments for various skin conditions, including melanoma and Hidradenitis Suppurativa, were discussed.

Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, wet combing is better than visual inspection for finding head lice, many with oral lichen planus have allergies, and wet wraps with steroids quickly improve itchy skin conditions.

Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.

Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.

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

The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.

FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.

The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.

Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

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.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.

The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.

Videodermoscopy can help diagnose and monitor nail bed psoriasis.

The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.

Using both vertical and transverse sections for alopecia biopsies improves diagnosis without extra cost.

Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment monitoring for children's skin infections, inflammations, and hair disorders.

Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

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

The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.

Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.

Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.

Metformin is effective for various skin disorders but may cause skin side effects.

Some skin conditions, like psoriasis and early-onset baldness, may indicate metabolic syndrome, and others are linked to diabetes risk and cardiovascular issues.

The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.

Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.

The article explains how to diagnose and manage certain types of scarring hair loss.