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Taking oral isotretinoin with creams worked better for treating a type of hair loss than creams alone.

EVG staining helps tell apart follicular scars from follicular streamers, aiding in diagnosing different types of hair loss.

Special and immunohistochemical stains are not routinely needed for diagnosing hair disorders.

Many alopecia patients have undetected thyroid abnormalities that can be found through physical exams.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to genital Lichen sclerosus through an autoimmune process.

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists most often prescribed minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss, and minoxidil and oral contraceptives for premenopausal female hair loss.

Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hair growth in alopecia patients.

Asian patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia often lose eyebrow hair and respond well to combined antiandrogen or antimalarial and topical treatments.

White and yellow dots indicate severe female hair loss in dark skin.

A male patient developed frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen therapy for prostate cancer.

Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.

Tofacitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating various autoimmune skin and joint disorders.

AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia in families shows similar signs to individual cases and may have a genetic link.

The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.

Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.

H-1 antihistamines may help with various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.

Several new treatments for different types of hair loss show promise in improving patient quality of life.

Researchers identified genes and proteins that may influence wool thickness in sheep.

Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.

Hydroxychloroquine might help prevent COVID-19, but more research is needed.

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.

A certain medication improved severe itching in a boy with liver and bowel disease by reducing histamine levels, suggesting a new treatment target.

The study suggests hormonal factors may play a role in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and that treatments like oral antiandrogens and steroids could be beneficial.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.

Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.

Targeting the protein Caveolin-1 might help treat a type of scarring hair loss called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

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

Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.