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Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by various factors and can be treated with medications, procedures, and non-drug methods.

Double trichophytic closure effectively treats thin scalp scars and reduces patient costs.

Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.

The FUL hair restoration technique is better for aesthetics and causes less scarring.

The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.

Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.

Technique effectively treats deformities, achieves re-pigmentation, and releases scar contractures.

Horizontal scalp biopsy sections effectively diagnose and predict MPAA, with follicular density and inflammation impacting hair regrowth.

Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.

Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are caused by yeast feeding on scalp oils, leading to irritation and flaking.

Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.

Topical steroids can manage chronic scalp pustules in elderly women.

Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.

Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.

Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.

Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.

Red light therapy at 655 nm significantly improved hair growth in men with hair loss.

Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.

Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.

Nearly half of the French individuals surveyed reported having a sensitive scalp, more common in women, often linked to hair loss and symptoms like itching, and triggered by factors including shampoos and pollution.

The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.

Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.

Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

Micrografts and minigrafts are safe and effective for hair transplantation in facial and scalp reconstruction, providing high patient satisfaction.

Different scalp reconstruction methods work well, but the best one depends on the patient's unique needs.

Certain bacteria and fungi are linked to healthy scalps and dandruff, suggesting that the scalp's microbial balance affects its health.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.

Antidepressants may improve or resolve scalp dysesthesia in most patients.

Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.