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Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.

Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.

Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.

The VSCAPSI is a helpful method for evaluating the severity of scalp psoriasis.

Hair transplantation effectively treats scalp scars with high success and patient satisfaction.

Scalp sarcoidosis can cause hair loss and needs accurate diagnosis and treatment with specific medications.

Scalp biopsies help tell apart androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.

Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.

Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.

The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.

Etretinate therapy can cause hair loss by disrupting the hair growth cycle.

Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.

More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.

Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.

A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.

Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.

The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.

Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.

Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.

Sunlight worsens hair loss; protect scalp.

A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.

Use telemedicine and strict hygiene for safe hair and scalp treatments during COVID-19.

A simplified method was introduced to diagnose most hair loss types by examining the patient's history and scalp, with some cases needing further tests.

The conclusion is to use scalp cooling, gentle hair care, and treatments like minoxidil for managing hair loss from chemotherapy, and stresses the need for more research and collaboration in this area.

People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.

Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.

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

Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.

Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.