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Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition that needs more research for better treatments.

Hair gets thinner and grayer with age, and density decreases more in men on top and in women on top and back.

Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.

Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.

A woman died from cancer that spread from a long-standing cyst on her abdomen.

Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.

The book "Practical Contact Dermatitis" is useful for dermatologists but could be more user-friendly.

The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.

Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.

The document concludes that quick referral and appropriate treatments are crucial for managing common skin conditions and preventing permanent damage.

The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.

Pediatric dermatologists need to understand the unique skin health needs of LGBTQIA youth to provide better care.

Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.

The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.

The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.

A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.

Unripe banana extract may promote hair growth similar to minoxidil.

Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.

A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.

Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.

A woman with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease developed lupus-like skin lesions, improved with treatment, suggesting a unique skin condition in carriers.

Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.

The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.

Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.

Tofacitinib works better and is more tolerable for severe alopecia than conventional treatments and DPCP immunotherapy.

More people were diagnosed with certain skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases in 2014 compared to 2003 in a Brazilian public institution.

A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.

Low iron levels are a significant risk factor for hair loss, while high vitamin D levels might be a response to hair loss, not a cause.