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A 7-year-old boy's unusual hair loss was caused by a herpes infection and healed after treatment.

The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.

People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.

Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.

Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.

Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.

Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.

High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.

The document suggests there might be a link between Kawasaki Disease and Alopecia Areata that needs more research.

Using different hair loss treatments at various times can improve results and reduce side effects for people with chronic hair loss.

Alopecia patients have less GPER-1, which might affect hair loss.

Alopecia areata is an incurable autoimmune condition causing hair loss, with research aiming for better treatments.

The "spade sign" is a highly specific indicator for diagnosing acne keloidalis.

People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.

Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.

New hair and scalp disease diagnosis methods are important for correct treatment.

The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.

Non-scarring alopecia in females affects emotional well-being and requires accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.

Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.

The dense fine speckled pattern in ANA tests is common in autoimmune diseases, challenging previous beliefs that it was unrelated.

New tools and criteria have been developed to better assess and treat pediatric lupus.

In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.

A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.

A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.

The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.

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.

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.

Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid autoimmunity but not type 1 diabetes.

Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.