Dermoscopy of Thick Scalp Melanoma: Is It Always an Easy Diagnosis?

April 2024 in “ Dermatology Practical & Conceptual ”

Sebastiano Pellerone, Chiara Pensa, Giustino Riccio, Gabriella Brancaccio, Giuseppe Argenziano, Elvira Moscarella

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research A Cross-Sectional Study of Clinical, Dermoscopic, Histopathological, and Molecular Patterns of Scalp Melanoma in Patients With or Without Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2022 in “Scientific Reports”

Scalp melanoma is more common and easier to diagnose early in people with androgenetic alopecia due to sun damage.

research Diagnosis and Management of Melanoma of the Scalp: A Review of the Literature

3 citations , October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Scalp melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is often found late due to its hard-to-see location, especially in older men. Early detection, possible treatments, and the role of hairdressers in spotting it early are discussed. More research is needed to improve detection and treatment.

research Dermoscopy of Scalp Tumors: A Multi-Center Study Conducted by the International Dermoscopy Society

34 citations , July 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

The study concluded that scalp tumors show different patterns based on age, gender, and tumor thickness, and emphasized the importance of early detection and scalp examinations.