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Dermoscopy is a useful, low-cost method for diagnosing various types of hair loss disorders known as Cicatricial Alopecia.

Middle-aged women in Iran are most affected by primary cicatricial alopecia, especially discoid lupus erythematous.

A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.

Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.

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.

Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.

Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.

Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.

Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.

The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.

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.

Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.

Combining FUE hair transplantation with PRP improves hair density and patient satisfaction in scarring alopecia.

Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.

A condition with certain scalp changes may come before acne keloidalis nuchae and other similar hair loss disorders.

CO2 laser-associated PDT effectively treated therapy-resistant folliculitis decalvans.

Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.

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

Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

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

The document concludes that surgery is a preferred treatment for cicatricial alopecia, with the method chosen based on individual factors and may require multiple sessions and careful postoperative care.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.

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

The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.

Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.

Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.

A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp diseases without needing skin biopsies.