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Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.

Hair follicle counts and ratios are helpful in diagnosing hair loss types, but should be used with other specific features for accurate diagnosis.

Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.

An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.

Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.

Dr. Shoji Okuda was a pioneer in hair transplant surgery, but his work was initially overlooked and is now recognized alongside Dr. Norman Orentreich.

The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.

Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.

Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.

Mixing platelet-rich plasma with triamcinolone acetonide can potentially improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.

Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.

Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.

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

Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, but it has limitations and requires expertise for correct use.

Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.

The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.

Hair transplants for male baldness can show inflammation and fibrosis, but more research is needed to confirm LPP presence.

The conclusion is that detailed clinical descriptions help pathologists diagnose hair loss conditions more accurately.

Early diagnosis of alopecia frontal fibrosante is crucial, but treatment remains controversial and varies.

Effective treatment guidelines for frontal fibrosing alopecia are still unclear.

A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.

A girl with a rare skin condition called Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans showed no significant improvement with treatment.

Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia involves disrupted cholesterol pathways, fibrosis, and increased mast cells.

Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.

Most patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experienced some hair loss, which may be underreported and linked to disease severity.

Tiny particles from brain cells help hair grow by targeting a specific hair growth pathway.

The document concludes that we need more research to understand Telogen Effluvium and find effective treatments.

Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.