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Minoxidil solution used on the scalp did not lower blood pressure in patients without hypertension.

Tight hairstyles can cause a rare scalp condition with thick skin folds.

Cepharanthine may help hair growth by increasing IGF-I in scalp cells.

A man in Japan got better from a scalp fungal infection using terbinafine.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.

Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.

Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.

Topical treatments led to hair regrowth in a man with linear morphea.

A 4-year-old boy's itchy, scaly scalp and hair loss were correctly diagnosed as tinea capitis after initial misdiagnosis.

Patch testing with different solvents helps find the right minoxidil formulation for those with scalp allergies.

A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.

Hair loss can occur after oral surgery, likely due to stress and pressure on the scalp, and usually gets better on its own.

For hair fungal infections, take oral antifungals; for skin and nail infections, use topical antifungals, and keep affected areas cool and dry.

Glycosaminoglycans, found in things like hyaluronic acid, help maintain skin health and stimulate hair growth, and are safe to use topically.

Melatonin applied to the scalp helps treat early-stage hair loss in men and women.

Anti-TNF therapy can cause a unique type of hair loss that may get better with topical treatments without stopping the therapy.

Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.

The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.

Colored hair-thickening fibers can help hide hair loss in some people with Epidermolysis Bullosa but may cause scalp irritation.

An adult woman with scalp infection recovered after antifungal treatment, with no return of symptoms.

Topical treatments helped a child with Down syndrome and severe hair loss regrow most of his hair.

Acne necrotica can be effectively treated with topical cream and antibiotics.

Scalp psoriasis is hard to treat and may need various medications.

The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.

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.

Caffeine, niacinamide, and panthenol may improve hair growth, fullness, and healing when applied to the scalp.

A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.

Effective treatments for scalp psoriasis include glucocorticosteroids, Vitamin D3 analogs, and combination therapies like calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate.

Androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be treated with topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, or oral spironolactone, and new treatments like platelet-rich plasma, low-level laser therapy, and janus-kinase inhibitors are being explored.