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Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.

A patient had both chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.

New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.

Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.

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

Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.

The conclusion is that having both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus may suggest a shared immune response in certain people, and a mix of antimalarial drugs and 5-alfa-reductase inhibitors is recommended for treatment.

Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.

Bacteria in our hair can affect its health and growth, and studying these bacteria could help us understand hair diseases better.

LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.

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.

Seborrheic dermatitis may contribute to the development of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.

Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.

Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.

The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.

Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.

Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.

Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.

Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.

Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.

Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.

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

Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.

Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.

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

Mostly postmenopausal Caucasian women get Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, which often includes eyebrow loss and has limited treatment success.