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Various treatments exist for alopecia areata, but none are completely satisfactory; choice depends on age, disease extent, and preference.

A woman with a rare scalp lymphoma had unusual hair loss after treatment.

New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.

New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.

Researchers found a specific immune receptor in patients that causes severe skin reactions to a drug.

Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Melanoma characteristics vary by age, which could help doctors with diagnosis and prevention.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen planopilaris by showing different hair and scalp features.

Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.

Trichoscopy is a useful method for identifying primary cicatricial alopecias and their specific types.

A well-equipped resident's bag enhances clinical skills, preparation, confidence, and learning for junior doctors.

A man had temporary hair loss from radiation during a medical procedure but regrew his hair after treatment with minoxidil lotion.

Optical Coherence Tomography has potential in diagnosing hair loss and monitoring blood clotting, and could be improved for deeper tissue observation and better hair loss understanding.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.

The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.

Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.

Videodermoscopy is effective for diagnosing different types of non-scarring hair loss.

Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.

The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.

The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.

Patients with myotonic dystrophy often have skin problems that suggest early aging and vitamin D issues, and the severity of these problems is linked to their genetic condition and vitamin D levels.

New hair and scalp disease diagnosis methods are important for correct treatment.

Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.

A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.

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

Special and immunohistochemical stains are not routinely needed for diagnosing hair disorders.

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

Trichoscopy is useful for detecting and monitoring androgenetic alopecia.

Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.