research At a glance: Alopecia areata vs telogen effluvium, and seborrhoeis dermatitis vs scalp psoriasis
Different scalp conditions have distinct features and causes.
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270-300 / 1000+ results research Scalp Pruritus: Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Itchy scalp is common, linked to various conditions, and hard to treat effectively.
research Tufted hair folliculitis after scalp injury.
A man developed recurring scalp inflammation and hair loss after a head injury.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis: Non-healing Plaque on the Occiput of a 4-year-old Child
Tinea capitis can cause scalp issues in children and should be considered in similar cases; treatment with griseofulvin and selenium sulfide is effective.
research The Role of Sebaceous Gland Activity and Scalp Microfloral Metabolism in the Etiology of Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are caused by yeast feeding on scalp oils, leading to irritation and flaking.
research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis is a scalp fungal infection in children that can cause hair loss, scaling, and other symptoms.
research A simple technique to distinguish fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution from androgenetic alopecia and concomitant seborrheic dermatitis
A simple scalp scraping can effectively distinguish fibrosing alopecia from androgenetic alopecia with seborrheic dermatitis.
research A case of scarring alopecia
The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.
research Dandruff Is a Low‐Grade Inflammatory Condition Featuring Hyperproliferative Keratinocytes, Interleukin‐17‐Producing T Cells, and N‐Acyl Ethanolamines
Dandruff involves inflammation and increased skin cell growth, not just flaking.
research Tinea capitis mimicking alopecia areata
A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
research A RARE FORM OF SUPPURATING AND CICATRIZING DISEASE OF THE SCALP
A rare scalp disease causes hair loss, pus-filled nodules, and scarring.
research Lichen Amyloidosis on the Scalp: A Case Report
Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.
research Vainas peripilares
The girl's "dandruff" was actually harmless hair casts, not a hygiene issue.
research 42025 Healthy Scalp is a Healthy Hair: A Clinical Approach to Kinky Hair Care Routine of Kids
research An Unusual Compulsive Behavior Related to Scalp Psoriasis and Hair Follicle Anxiety in Young Men
Young men with scalp psoriasis and hair loss fears may develop compulsive scalp behaviors needing attention.
research Lupus panniculitis of the scalp presenting with linear alopecia along the lines of Blaschko
research [Frizzy hair pathology].
Frizzy hair is fragile and can lead to hair loss and damage if not properly cared for.
research An 81-Year-Old Woman With Erosions and Pustules Affecting Her Scalp
The woman's scalp condition caused hair loss and scarring, but the exact cause is unknown.
research Differential diagnosis of the scalp hair folliculitis.
Scalp hair folliculitis is hard to diagnose and treat due to various causes and complex classification.
research Sensitive scalp – scratching for a cause and remedy
research Folliculitis decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp: Broom fibers on dermoscopy; gear wheel sign and hamburger sign on histopathology
Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.
research Sensitive scalp: does this condition exist? An epidemiological study
Nearly half of the French individuals surveyed reported having a sensitive scalp, more common in women, often linked to hair loss and symptoms like itching, and triggered by factors including shampoos and pollution.
research Black Dot Type Capitis Tinea Appreciates Bacterial Foliculitis
A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis
Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
research Tinea Capitis: Bedside Diagnosis by Dermoscopy
Tinea capitis can be quickly diagnosed and treated using dermoscopy to prevent hair damage.
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 66-Year-Old Female with Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss
A woman has a permanent hair loss condition treated with steroids and new medicines, but hair might not regrow.
research Visual Diagnosis: An Adolescent Male With Severe Facial Swelling and Scalp Infection
The boy had severe facial swelling and scalp infection after using his mother's shampoo.