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Keratin 79 marks a new group of cells that are key for creating and repairing the hair follicle's structure.

Acne keloidalis nuchae is a tough-to-treat condition that greatly affects quality of life, especially in men of African descent.

Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.

Capsaicin cream quickly relieved itching in two patients with brachioradial pruritus.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

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.

Men with early hair loss have similar hormone levels to women with PCOS, possibly increasing risk of obesity and heart issues.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.

Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.

Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause skin problems like acne and hair loss in athletes.

Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.

A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.

Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.

Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.

Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.

Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.

Stopping fluoride toothpaste use might improve perioral dermatitis.

Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.

Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.

EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.

A man experienced hair loss from radiotherapy, which can be temporary or permanent depending on radiation dose, with potential treatments available.

Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.