29 citations
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April 2013 in “Mycoses” A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
33 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a condition that causes inflammation and scarring on the scalp, mainly affecting African-American men, and can lead to permanent hair loss.
32 citations
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January 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Aloe vera in hair products promotes healthy, strong hair but may cause allergies in some people.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Aloe vera improves hair health but may cause irritation for some people.
52 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
43 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
January 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” An old recipe called "Champigny Saumure" might help treat a rare scalp condition.
32 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
9 citations
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November 2004 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” A man with hair loss developed a condition causing scarring and inflammation in both bald and non-bald areas of his scalp.
January 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth and preventing dandruff.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition that can be treated with medications like minoxidil.
October 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition where hair falls out due to various factors like illness, stress, or nutrient deficiency.
March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Noninvasive scalp imaging techniques can improve patient care by reducing the need for biopsies.
July 2014 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” "Burning scalp" syndrome causes discomfort and may be managed with special cosmetics.
June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dilated scalp capillaries might be a sign of hair loss related to COVID-19.
17 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair from people with seborrheic dermatitis is thicker scaled, more damaged, and thinner than healthy hair, and atomic force microscopy can help monitor the condition.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
16 citations
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February 2001 in “PubMed” Allergic scalp reactions can cause temporary hair loss.
January 2024 in “Medicinska istrazivanja” Timely treatment of EPDS can reduce scarring.
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
March 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lactiplantibacillus plantarum lysate from green tea may help treat scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
49 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Severe anti-TNF-α induced scalp eruptions often need stopping the drug and using systemic therapy to avoid scarring.