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Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.

The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) requires a detailed patient history, ultrasound scanning, hormone level checks, and assessments of ovulation, obesity, and insulin resistance. It's a variable condition that needs individualized management and is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.

Scalp biopsies are essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia areata.

Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.

Treating androgenic alopecia can significantly increase hair thickness, especially in males, with hair color and scalp location also affecting hair diameter.

Most new moms had their hair grow back within 4-6 months after childbirth, and hair loss is likely due to hormonal changes.

Botulinum toxin injections can help treat common hair loss in men, but more research is needed to confirm this and understand how it works.

Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.

Changes in gut and skin bacteria are linked to different hair loss conditions, and treatments like fecal transplants and probiotics might help, but more research is needed.

Ectodermal dysplasia causes various symptoms and early treatment is important for eye, dental, and skin issues.

Pityriasis amiantacea is likely linked to eczema-related skin changes.

A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

Pregnant women often experience skin and hair changes, with over half getting stretch marks and pigment changes, and should be cautious with cosmetic procedures due to potential risks.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which is distressing for many, but usually reversible.

Scalp biopsy and digital phototrichogram help diagnose and manage different types of diffuse hair loss.

Men with baldness due to androgenetic alopecia still have hair stem cells, but lack specific cells needed for hair growth.

Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.

The document discusses a condition causing hair loss after surgery and a type of rosacea affecting the nose, with treatments including surgery and laser therapy.

Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.

Not eating enough protein can cause hair roots to shrink and lose color, and hair to become thinner.

Dermatologists can accurately detect smaller differences in hair density than previously thought.

Childhood hair and scalp disorders can be managed with treatments like cortisone and corticosteroids.

Different levels of microRNAs in different parts of the scalp can cause male pattern baldness.

AIDS may cause changes in the scalp that increase infection risk and hair loss.

Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.

Autoimmune and inflammatory processes are involved in both scarring and non-scarring types of hair loss.

Wearing a hijab changes the common bacteria and fungi on the scalp, possibly affecting skin health.

The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.