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

Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.

Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.

The document suggests recognizing "trichiatrists" as doctors specializing in hair and scalp health, using evidence-based treatments.

Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition not directly linked to the amount or type of hair loss and may involve psychological factors, with treatments showing mixed results.

Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.

Repeated biopsies are crucial for managing lupus panniculitis when initial treatments fail.

Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.

T-cells in alopecia areata scalp show abnormal regulation, leading to less inflammation.

A man lost a lot of scalp hair quickly after stopping minoxidil, but it grew back with mild male pattern baldness.

The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.

Trichoscopy helps tell different hair loss types apart using specific scalp and hair patterns.

Regulatory γδ T cells help protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.

People with Collagen VI-related myopathies may often have hair loss and scalp issues.

The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.

A woman with an unusual pattern of hair loss was confirmed to have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and treated with specific medications.

Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.

The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart alopecia areata and trichotillomania in Asians by looking at specific hair and scalp features.

Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.

Minoxidil, when applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth but effects vary, stop if treatment ends, and it may cause side effects like fluid retention.

A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.

Both vertical and transverse sections are useful for diagnosing alopecia, but using both methods together is best.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.

Recognizing the different stages of alopecia areata is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.

Lichen planus pigmentosus and fibrosing frontal alopecia in Colombia are likely different stages of the same disease.

Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.