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Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.

Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.

HTLV-1-associated lichenoid dermatitis (HALD) is linked to an immune response against HTLV-1-infected cells.

Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.

Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.

Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.

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

A patient with Rhupus was diagnosed with Rowell syndrome and treated with various medications.

Early referral to a pediatric rheumatologist and thorough evaluation are crucial for treating complex overlap syndromes effectively.

Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.

Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.

Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.

Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.

The study found that a key immune pathway protecting hair follicles is reduced in a mouse model of scarring hair loss.

Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.

Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.

Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.

Elderly SLE patients show fewer typical symptoms and more hormonal side effects.

Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia with lupus erythematosus.

Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.

Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.

Early and aggressive treatment can significantly regrow hair in discoid lupus erythematosus.

Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.

Woman has discoid lupus, frontal fibrosing, and androgenetic alopecia.

Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.

Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.

Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.

Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.