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Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.

Dermatologists should understand cultural practices and communicate empathetically to effectively treat skin conditions in children and teens of color.

A 38-year-old African American woman has a rare condition that prevents her from growing long hair.

Scientists can mimic hair disorders by altering genes in lab-grown human hair follicles, but these follicles lack some features of natural ones.

Tetracycline can stick to hair follicles and potentially cause hair loss.

AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.

Hair restoration can enhance a facial plastic surgery practice with careful patient selection and detailed follow-up.

JetPeel-assisted minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than minoxidil alone.

The Cross-section Trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair characteristics without cutting the hair and may have various clinical uses.

Human hair has bipolar electrical charges because of a gap in the hair follicle's electromagnetic field.

JAK inhibitors show promise as a future treatment for hair loss.

People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.

Antioxidants like catalase are important for preventing hair loss conditions like alopecia.

Seborrheic dermatitis is influenced by diet, genetics, and psychological factors.

Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.

Older adults often have skin problems due to aging, and treating these conditions requires attention to both physical and mental health.

The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."

Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.

Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.

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

The gene for slick hair in Senepol cattle is located on chromosome 20 and may involve the SRD5A2 gene.

Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.

Low-level laser therapy may improve hair regrowth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.

Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.

Pioglitazone usually doesn't effectively treat or cure lichen planopilaris.

Some people with heavy hair shedding might actually have a hidden form of alopecia, which can be identified by specific hair changes.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.