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The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.

Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.

The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.

The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a type of hair loss that may often be overlooked, especially in men.

Up to half of adult women may experience hair loss, and doctors should use medical history, exams, and tests to find the cause and treat it.

Foreign-body granuloma may be a marker for late-stage Lichen Planopilaris and should be considered in diagnosis.

The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.

New cell-based therapies may improve hair loss treatments in the future.

White hair has less lipid content and absorbs water differently than brown hair.

Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.

Some lung cancer patients treated with EGFR inhibitors may develop a hair loss condition similar to folliculitis decalvans.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.

Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.

Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.

Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.

Mechanical trauma like towel drying can cause knotted hair even in straight hair.

A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.

Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.

A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.

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.

Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.

In 2011, hair restoration was a specialized field in plastic surgery, using techniques like "Ultrarefined follicular unit hair transplantation" to minimize scarring and promote hair growth, with future treatments like stem cell therapy and hair cloning still being tested.

A man with rare skin changes on his fingers was diagnosed with multiple myeloma-linked amyloidosis.

More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.

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

Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.

Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.

Scientists successfully edited a goat's genes to grow more and longer cashmere hair.

Parathyroid hormone-related protein helps control hair growth phases in mice.