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Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.

The document concludes that changing the scalp's microbiome might be a new way to treat hair loss.

Using 2% tofacitinib cream with narrowband ultraviolet B improved facial vitiligo by 70% in patients who didn't respond to previous treatments, with no side effects reported.

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists most often prescribed minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss, and minoxidil and oral contraceptives for premenopausal female hair loss.

Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.

Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.

Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a cosmetic skin condition, more common in young adults, with few effective treatments.

The U.S. military's teledermatology program was effective in providing fast and successful skin care in remote locations, preventing unnecessary evacuations.

The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

A rare scalp condition causing hair loss and cysts in young men can be treated effectively with a specific steroid injection.

The S250C variant in a gene may cause autoimmunity and immunodeficiency by impairing protein function.

New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.

New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.

Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

Animal research has greatly advanced dermatology.

Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.

New cancer treatments are more precise and less toxic, improving survival rates, but Asia faces challenges in adopting these advancements.

Cri-du-chat syndrome can cause skin and oral lesions affecting nutrition and quality of life.

New therapies for Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome are being developed based on understanding the FLCN gene's role.

Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.

Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.

Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.

A 14-year-old boy is the youngest person reported with a rare, benign tumor related to hair follicles, usually found in older people.

Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.

Ketoconazole may help regrow hair and increase follicle size, but more research needed.

Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.

The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.

Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.