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The guide helps dermatologists diagnose and treat different types of hair loss.

Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.

Systemic treatments like hydroxychloroquine and cyclosporine A help with Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but ongoing treatment is needed.

Acne keloidalis nuchae is a chronic skin condition more common in African men, causing itchy or painful bumps and can lead to permanent hair loss if not treated early.

The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.

A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.

FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.

New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.

Effective treatment guidelines for frontal fibrosing alopecia are still unclear.

The current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia involves immune, genetic, hormonal factors, and possibly environmental triggers, but more research is needed for effective treatments.

Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.

Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.

Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.

Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.

Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.

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

Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.

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

Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.

Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.

Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.

Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.

The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.

The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.

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

Dermatology residents need better training to treat hair conditions in patients with skin of color.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.