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New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.

The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.

Perifollicular erythema can indicate active frontal fibrosing alopecia.

The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.

Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.

Trichoscopy is a useful method for identifying primary cicatricial alopecias and their specific types.

Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.

Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.

Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.

Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.

Women with scarring alopecia have a lower quality of life and more anxiety and depression than those with non-scarring alopecia.

Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in men is often missed and can come with symptoms like facial bumps and hair loss on eyebrows and limbs.

Topical metformin helped regrow hair in two women with a hard-to-treat scarring hair loss condition.

Vertical sections are better than horizontal sections for diagnosing alopecia.

Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.

The study concluded that severity of Frontal fibrosing alopecia is not linked to how long someone has it, can start before menopause, and eyebrow loss may be an early sign.

Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.

Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).

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.

EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.

Treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and artificial hair transplantation improved appearance but caused folliculitis.

New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.

Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia may be related, with a possible shared cause.

The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.

Tissue expansion is an effective treatment for certain types of hair loss, providing immediate coverage with hair-bearing skin.