research A RARE FORM OF SUPPURATING AND CICATRIZING DISEASE OF THE SCALP
A rare scalp disease causes hair loss, pus-filled nodules, and scarring.
Search
forResearch
5 / 1000+ results 
research Permanent alopecia as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease of the scalp: clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Alopecia Areata: An Overview of the Disease and its Genetic Basis: Review Article
Understanding the genetics of alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
research Histopathological investigation of clinically non‐affected perilesional scalp in alopecias detected unexpected spread of disease activities
Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.
research A Cross-sectional Observational Study to Correlate the Trichoscopic Findings of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Disease Severity and Underlying Histopathological Changes
Trichoscopic features help diagnose and assess female pattern hair loss severity, with inflammation playing a key role.
Community Join
5 / 46 resultscommunity Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast
Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.
community Why does the same hormone grow your beard and destroy your hairline?
DHT promotes beard growth but causes scalp hair loss due to inflammation and fibrosis. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil help with hormonal signals and blood flow but don't address underlying inflammation.
community Why is my dermatologist strictly against derma stamping/derma rolling?
Dermatologists often advise against at-home microneedling due to risks of scarring, infection, and improper technique. Professional guidance is recommended for safe and effective use, with some users reporting positive results when done correctly.
community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community Efficacy and Tolerability of N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Treatment of The Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.
Clinics
3 / 10 results
Experts
— no results