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Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.

A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.

Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.

Some patients with a type of skin lymphoma can experience a rare, non-scarring hair loss that looks like another hair loss condition but has distinct features.

A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.

Higher potassium intake may protect against hair loss and liver fat in lysine-deficient rats.

Thorough clinical examination is crucial for diagnosing unusual alopecia.

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

Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.

A breast cancer patient had lasting hair loss after chemotherapy, which improved with minoxidil treatment.

Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.

Most women with long-term, widespread hair loss need a tissue examination for an accurate diagnosis.

Most tinea capitis patients were young boys with cat contact, had scaly patches caused by Microsporum canis, and improved with griseofulvin treatment.

A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.

A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.

Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.

A 60-year-old man with a long-term balding condition also developed a rare hair loss condition usually seen in postmenopausal women.

Mast cells play a significant role in hair loss conditions like male pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.

New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.

Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

PRP more effective than minoxidil 5% for treating alopecia areata.

Allergic cats with yeast overgrowth improved with antifungal treatment.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.

Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.

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

The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.

Occipital scalp affects female hair loss; terminal/vellus ratio helps diagnose androgenetic alopecia.

A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.