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A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.

Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.

Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.

Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.

Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.

Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.

Finasteride 1 mg significantly improves hair growth in men aged 41 to 60 with male pattern hair loss.

Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.

Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.

Telemedicine is effective for diagnosing hair loss, especially in people with darker skin, during the pandemic.

Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

Trichoscopic measurements help determine the severity of female pattern hair loss.

Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.

The herbal mix (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) and the 3% Minoxidil solution are equally effective in treating hair loss, but the herbal mix has fewer side effects.

Inositol and phytic acid together increase hair growth and density.

Wheat polar lipid complex reduces hair loss and improves hair growth in women.

The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

ECM changes may play a role in hair loss, with differences between males and females.

Finasteride reduces hair follicle cell death in androgenetic alopecia.

Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.

Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.

A woman with a type of hair loss saw hair regrowth after two months of taking baricitinib.

Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.

New dermoscopic criteria accurately diagnose and grade the severity of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.

Finasteride and low-dose dutasteride combo improves hair growth and reduces hair loss with no major side effects.