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Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting older women, with no known cause and treatments that may help stabilize hair loss.

Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.

Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.

Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.

Scalp clarifying shampoo can help reduce hair loss and improve hair volume.

The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.

A patient with a skin condition had unusual scarring hair loss but improved with treatment.

A woman with unexplained hair loss was found to have harmless skin tumors and a scarring hair loss condition, but the tumors didn't cause the hair loss.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be a complex condition linked to hormonal changes in women, not just a form of Lichen Planopilaris.

A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.

Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.

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

The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.

The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.

New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.

Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.

New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.

Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

The convention discussed various skin conditions and treatments, and highlighted the importance of vaccinations for patients on immune-altering medications.

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

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

Sunscreen spray on the scalp may be linked to a type of scarring hair loss.

Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.

A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.

Lichen planopilaris in men often affects the scalp, eyebrows, arms, legs, and beard, with many having family members with hair loss.

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.

Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.

Lichen planopilaris can be triggered by prolonged scalp traction and can be treated with corticosteroids.

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.