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Skin grafts on mice can cause an immune response leading to hair loss, useful for studying human hair loss conditions.

Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.

A woman developed hair loss after starting a treatment with adalimumab, suggesting this medication might cause hair loss.

Naked hair shafts are significantly associated with scarring hair loss and may help diagnose it, especially when multiple are found.

The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.

Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.

The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.

A woman experienced temporary hair loss after taking albendazole, which resolved on its own within 3 months.

Current and future treatments for alopecia areata focus on immunosuppression, immunomodulation, and protecting hair follicles.

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.

A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.

Reflectance confocal microscopy helped tell periorificial dermatitis apart from similar skin conditions.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.

Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.

Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.

Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.

Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.

Early detection and treatment of folliculitis keloidalis can prevent disease progression.

Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.

Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.

Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.

Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.

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

A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.

AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

Most treatments for lichen planopilaris were found to be generally unsatisfactory.

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