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The patient with lupus and hair loss improved with oral and topical minoxidil.

A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with juvenile lupus, showing only hair loss as a symptom.

Alopecia is common in lupus patients, causing significant anxiety and is linked to the disease itself.

Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.

The main difference in hair loss for lupus patients is smaller and fewer sebaceous glands.

Alopecia in lupus patients is often underdiagnosed and rarely biopsied.

Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.

The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.

Black patients with discoid lupus erythematosus have more severe skin damage and higher chances of dyspigmentation, scalp, and ear involvement.

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

Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.

The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.

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

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

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

Damaged hair follicle stem cells can cause permanent hair loss, but understanding their role could lead to new treatments.

Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.

Patients with cutaneous lupus are most concerned about self-consciousness, physical symptoms, and disease progression.

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

The document suggests that severe hair loss in SLE patients may be an early sign of scalp DLE, treatable with immunosuppressive therapy.

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.

A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.

A woman with lupus experienced hair regrowth after treatment, but hair transplantation is not advised for her condition.

Many patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus experience hair loss and nail problems, which are important for diagnosis and treatment.

Lupus can cause a type of hair loss that doesn't scar, due to inflammation.

A patient with lupus experienced complete hair regrowth after treatment with thalidomide.

Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.

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