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Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.

Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.

The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.

No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.

Children, especially teenagers, can get severe SARS-CoV infection with symptoms similar to adults, but they typically recover well with supportive care.

Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.

Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

The treatment helped reduce symptoms and stabilize the hairline in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hair regrowth was limited.

COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.

Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.

New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.

Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.

Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

Mammals might fail to regenerate not because they lack the right cells, but because of how cells respond to their surroundings, and changing this environment could enhance regeneration.

Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.

The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.

Methotrexate reduced the need for steroids in asthma patients without worsening their condition.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.

CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition in middle-aged women that usually doesn't lead to complete baldness.

Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.

Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.