research Infections, Infestations and Neoplasms of the Scalp
The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dermoscopy of cutaneous adnexal tumours: a systematic review of the literature
Most cutaneous adnexal tumors examined were benign and resembled common skin tumors.
research Comprehensive Review of Tinea Capitis in Adults: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentations, and Management
Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
research A Three-Step Diagnostic Algorithm for Alopecia: Pattern Analysis in Trichoscopy
A new method improves alopecia diagnosis using non-invasive steps.
research South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
research Tinea capitis in Older Adults: A Neglected and Misdiagnosed Scalp Infection—A Systematic Review of Reported Cases
Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
research Tinea Capitis Induced by Barber Shaving: Isolation of Trichophyton tonsurans
Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children
Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
research Perifollicular haemorrhage with corkscrew hair due to scurvy
Scurvy can cause skin issues and is treatable with vitamin C.
research Corkscrew hairs
The woman has scurvy and needs more vitamin C.
research Corkscrew Hairs in Trichoscopy of Trichotillomania
Corkscrew hairs can help diagnose trichotillomania.
research Bleeding tendency with corkscrew hair
Low vitamin C caused bleeding and corkscrew hair, resolved with vitamin C treatment.
research SCURVY PRESENTING WITH CUTANEOUS AND ARTICULAR SIGNS AND DECREASE IN RED AND WHITE BLOOD CELLS
Vitamin C is essential to prevent scurvy and its symptoms.
research Practice Gaps—Trichoscopy in Clinical Care
Doctors don't use trichoscopy enough, even though it's good for diagnosing hair problems.
research A tricky case of hair loss in a child: Trichoscopy saves the day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research Persistent scurvy after vitamin C supplementation in a high-risk patient: a case report
Vitamin C deficiency can persist in high-risk patients despite supplementation.
research A 12‐year‐old boy with petechiae, arthralgias, and muscle weakness
The boy's scurvy symptoms improved with vitamin C treatment, highlighting the need for a balanced diet.
research Importance of dermoscopy in diagnosis of tinea capitis: An evidence-based case report
Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis but should be used with other tests.
research A Prospective Study on Trichoscopy as a Diagnostic and Monitoring Tool for Assessment of Therapeutic Response in Patients with Tinea Capitis
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and monitors treatment in children with tinea capitis.
research Tinea Capitis with Eyebrow Involvement: Dermoscopy Clinched the Diagnosis
Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
research Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Scalp Infection
Diagnosing scalp fungal infections is difficult due to similar symptoms with other conditions, requiring careful examination and specific tests.
research Dermoscopic image of the hairs in a very early lesion of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton rubrum
Early detection of tinea capitis is possible by spotting specific hair patterns like comma or corkscrew hairs.
research LB1020 Scurvy: A forgotten illness?
Scurvy still occurs today and can be diagnosed by symptoms like gum bleeding and a specific rash, confirmed by low vitamin C levels.
research Hair cosmetic alterations
The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
research Circle hairs are not rolled hairs
research Characteristic Microstructure of Curved Human Hair
Curved human hair has different structures on each side, which might cause its shape and is similar to wool.
research Human hair keratin network and curvature
Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
research New aspects of the structure of human hair on the basis of optical microscopic observations of disassembled hair parts.
Human hair's strength comes from a honeycomb-like structure and macrofibrils.
research Human hair keratins
research Structure of the sinus hair follicle in the big‐clawed shrew, Sorex unguiculatus
The big-clawed shrew's sinus hair follicles are highly specialized for sensing vibrations.