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research Hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent: an overview

20 citations , October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.

research Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions.

2 citations , February 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology”

Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.

research Optical coherence tomography examination of hair

September 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE”

OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.

research Clinico-Epidemiological, Trichoscopic, and Light Microscopic Evaluation of Pediatric Hair and Scalp Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital

July 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual”

Trichoscopy and light microscopy are reliable tools for diagnosing children's hair and scalp disorders.

research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Following Hair Transplantation: A Rare Complication

February 2025 in “Cureus”

Hair transplants can rarely cause scalp inflammation leading to hair loss, needing early detection and treatment.

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community What hair loss pattern is this?

in General 157 upvotes 8 months ago

The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.

community What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?

in Research/Science 74 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Burning/itching sensation & terrible tenderness on scalp accompanied with heavy shedding

in Treatment 1 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp sensitivity, and itching despite using finasteride for four months, and has tried various shampoos without relief. They are advised to consult a dermatologist for potential scarring alopecia and consider other treatments like adding Dutasteride.

community Still have itchy scalp after 6 months on fin + keto

in Treatment 27 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experiences an itchy scalp despite using finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. Suggestions include trying different shampoos, switching to dutasteride, and using topical treatments for inflammation.

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