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Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.

Researchers created a new system to classify male baldness, finding six types and a common hairline shape, to improve hair loss treatments.

Ashy dermatosis may be linked to atopy and thyroid disease and can be treated with topical steroids.

Dogs with generalized discoid lupus erythematosus have similar symptoms to humans and need continuous treatment.

Trichofolliculoma is a unique benign tumor mainly affecting middle-aged adults' faces, often misdiagnosed without histopathology.

High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.

Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.

New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.

Treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and artificial hair transplantation improved appearance but caused folliculitis.

Patients with oral lichen planus or oral lichenoid reactions had worse cholesterol levels and a higher risk of obesity compared to healthy individuals.

A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.

Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.

Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

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.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.

Estrogen and prolactin may play bigger roles in female hair loss than previously thought.

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

FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.

Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.

The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.

No clear link between androgen receptor variation and hair loss, but more research needed.

Infrared thermography, especially with dermoscopy, improves accuracy in diagnosing active hair loss due to inflammation.

Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.

A cancer patient's eyelashes grew excessively without other common side effects after taking the cancer drug erlotinib.

A kidney transplant patient on cyclosporin experienced unexpected severe hair loss, which improved with treatment adjustments.

Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.

A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.

A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.

Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.