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The document concludes that alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with no cure, but various treatments exist that require personalized approaches.

The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.

Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.

New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.

Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.

Late-onset alopecia areata in Taiwanese patients is more common in women, usually starts at age 57, often involves less than 10% hair loss, and may have a minimal link to thyroid issues.

New treatments for vitiligo may focus on protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and targeting specific pathways involved in the condition.

Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.

Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.

The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.

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

Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.

PUVA-turban therapy can help some people with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

Narrowband UVB phototherapy alone is not very effective for treating alopecia areata.

Topical PUVA can cause temporary hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients but doesn't change the long-term outcome.

The combination of oral PUVA and corticosteroids helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.

The document says a skin condition called alopecia areata causes hair loss and stress, and is treated with strong skin creams, injections, or other therapies, but treatment success varies.

A 308 nm excimer laser successfully treated a boy with a rare skin condition after about a year of weekly sessions.

No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.

Some moles can disappear naturally, maintenance therapy for Stage 1 mycosis fungoides may not be necessary, allergic skin reactions in children are rising, weekly methotrexate for psoriasis is more effective than daily, long-term finasteride use improves hair growth with few side effects, and petrolatum improves UV therapy for psoriasis.

308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.

Alopecia areata causes hair loss with varied treatment responses and frequent relapses.

A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.

People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.

Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.

An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.

Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.