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Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.

Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.

Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.

Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.

Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.

A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.

A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.

Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.

Most hair loss in kids and teens is due to common conditions, and hair usually grows back within 6 months.

Eye drops with β-blockers may cause hair loss.