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Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.

Using adipose-derived stem cell media with minoxidil may help regrow hair in men with hair loss.

The conclusion is that the variation in hair thinness in patients is mostly due to the amount of underdeveloped hairs, and treatments that thicken fine hairs might work for those with mild to severe conditions.

Dermoscopy is useful for tracking alopecia areata treatment, with yellow dots and new vellus hairs being good indicators of hair regrowth.

Shorter, thinner hairs indicate AGA, while longer, thicker hairs suggest CTE; counting and measuring shed hairs helps diagnose hair loss type.

Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.

The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was found not effective in treating male-patterned hair loss.

Alefacept showed some effectiveness for alopecia areata but needs more research.

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a cosmetic skin condition, more common in young adults, with few effective treatments.

The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.

Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.

Methyl vanillate spray increases hair count and hair mass in women with hair loss.

More vellus hairs in frontal scalp indicate early female pattern hair loss.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can effectively treat various hair loss conditions, improve hair count, thickness, and density, and potentially speed up results when combined with surgical techniques.

Minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma can help turn thin hair into thicker hair in male pattern baldness.

The most effective way to diagnose non-scarring hair loss is by transverse sectioning, and some cases, particularly in males with inflammation around hair follicles, might be curable.

Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.

Metabolic syndrome reduces effectiveness of hair loss treatment.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

Japanese women typically start experiencing hair loss after 40, with reduced hair density and thickness being the main factors.

Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.

Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.

Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.

The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.

Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.

The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.

The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.

The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.