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An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.

Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.

Experts suggest various surgical methods for hair restoration, including scalp reduction, transplantation using minigrafts, and establishing a permanent frontal hairline with follicular units. The drug finasteride may also be used alongside these procedures.

Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.

Treat the front and middle scalp before the vertex in hair transplants, aim for good density, use non-surgical options for young people, and customize treatment for natural results.

Rhomboid-shaped minigrafts, measuring 1.5 x 1.5 mm, lead to fewer complications and better results in hair restoration surgery compared to square or rectangular ones.

High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.

The method can identify minerals in hair from water, and using coconut oil or conditioner can prevent mineral buildup.

Tissue expansion is a safe and effective method for scalp hair restoration with high success and patient satisfaction.

Scalp reduction can improve hair distribution in certain baldness cases but requires careful patient selection and understanding of facial structure.

Including the parietal eminence in hair transplants improves scalp appearance and balance.

Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.

Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.

Sunlight worsens hair loss; protect scalp.

Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.

Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.

Two new signs, 'signet ring vessels' and 'hidden hairs,' help tell apart scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.

Using wigs, hairpieces, and sprays can help people with hair loss feel better about themselves.

Hair loss in male pattern baldness involves muscle degeneration and increased scalp fat.

Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.

Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.

The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.

The new hairline classification and correction methods can improve the appearance of Asian women with wide or M-shaped foreheads.

A woman's hair loss was initially mistaken for a common hair loss condition but was later found to be caused by breast cancer cells in her scalp.

The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.

Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.