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Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.

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

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

Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.

Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.

Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.

Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.

Lupus Panniculitis can be an early sign of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

New method, hair distribution width (HDW), improves accuracy in diagnosing androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.

Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.

Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.

Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.

The review highlights the importance of stem cells in hair health and suggests new treatment strategies for hair loss conditions.

A woman with a rare scalp condition causing a thick scalp and hair loss didn't improve with steroid treatment.

Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.

A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.

Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.

A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.

Stem cells, especially from fat tissue and Wharton's jelly, can potentially regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to perfect the treatment.

Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.

Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.

Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.

Skin diseases significantly lower the quality of life for patients in southern Brazil, especially for younger, single, and lower-income individuals.

Bimatoprost is safe and effective for improving eyebrow hair.

Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.

The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.

Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia with lupus erythematosus.