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Lupus can cause a type of hair loss that doesn't scar, due to inflammation.

Autoimmune diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma can cause hair loss and other hair problems, and treatments for these diseases might also affect hair.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders.

A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.

Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.

A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.

Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.

Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.

A child with a rare scalp condition regrew hair after treatment.

A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.

Hair loss after COVID-19 is common, starts sooner in severe cases, and often comes with scalp pain.

A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.

The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.

Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.

Anti-TNF therapy can cause a unique type of hair loss that may get better with topical treatments without stopping the therapy.

Reflectance confocal microscopy can help tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss.

Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.

Certain growth factors affect hair loss in women and could be targeted for treatment.

The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.

The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.

Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.

Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.

The algorithm can effectively diagnose different types of female hair loss with proper history, examination, and tests.

Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.

The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.

The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.

Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.

Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.

Albendazole may cause hair loss.

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