research Solitary papule with central crater in a young man: Dermoscopy picks the clue
A young man's cheek papule was identified as a benign hair follicle tumor using a skin surface microscope.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Unusual dermoscopic features in a patient with alopecia areata
Alopecia areata can show unusual red-dotted vessels and dithranol treatment may mask typical patterns.
research G136 An unusual case of alopecia in a toddler
A 2-year-old boy with a rare type of lupus causing hair loss improved with oral steroids.
research Dermoscopic features of lichen planopilaris in Northern Iran: a prospective observational study
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing lichen planopilaris and certain features may relate to disease duration, age, and gender.
research Congenital milia En plaque on scalp
A rare skin condition with cysts was found on a 5-year-old boy's scalp.
research Linear lichen planus distributed in the lines of Blaschko developing during intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide therapy for alopecia areata multiplex
Triamcinolone acetonide therapy for hair loss may cause a skin condition called linear lichen planus.
research Lichen Amyloidosis on the Scalp: A Case Report
Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.
research THE METROPOLITAN DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES
A 42-year-old woman had a scalp lesion that didn't cause hair loss and showed specific changes under a microscope.
research Treatment-resistant giant unilateral Bowen’s disease of the scalp responding to radiotherapy
Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
research Follicular psoriasis: an underdiagnosed entity?
research Eccrine Duct Dilation as a Marker of Cicatricial Alopecia
Enlarged sweat gland ducts may indicate scarring hair loss.
research Scalp Porokeratosis: Dermoscopy's Key Role in Unmasking a Hidden Condition
Porokeratosis should be considered for scalp lesions, with new treatments like topical cholesterol/lovastatin offering promise.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia and inflammatory bowel disease – is there a link?
Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.
research An Unusual Case of Tinea Capitis Presented as Erythematous, Hyperkeratotic, Scaly Plaque with Alopecia
Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
research Occipital alopecia in a young man
A young Caucasian man experienced a rare type of hair loss on the back of his head.
research Presentation, diagnosis, and management options of lipedematous alopecia
Lipedematous alopecia involves a thickened scalp and hair loss, with limited effective treatments available.
research An Uncommon Presentation of Tumid Lupus Erythematosus Manifesting As Annular, Non-scarring Alopecia on the Scalp
Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
research Dermoscopy of annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare skin disease which slightly improved with treatment.
research Folliculitis decalvans and orofacial granulomatosis
Treatment with dapsone, topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics improved the man's skin conditions.
research From Misdiagnosis to Targeted Therapy: A Case Report of Folliculitis Decalvans and Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: A Cutaneous Nodule on the Left Temple
The nodule was a benign cutaneous lymphadenoma, not cancer, and was successfully removed.
research Alopecic Plaques in a Cook
Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
research Concentric or Targetoid Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that a unique target-like hair regrowth pattern in alopecia areata may be more common than thought and should be properly identified.
research Serum level of calprotectin as a new inflammatory marker in patients with alopacia areata
Calprotectin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients, indicating systemic inflammation.
research [Basal cell carcinomas of the scalp. Review of 77 patients with 81 tumors].
The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
research Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
A 68-year-old woman with benign mucous membrane pemphigoid has eye, mouth, and skin issues, including thick plaques and nail changes.
research Seborrheic keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis is a common, harmless skin growth that can look like cancer, so it may need a biopsy.
research Histochemical observations of lectin-binding sites and keratin distribution in calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe.
Tumor cells in calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe resemble hair follicle cells.
research M2 Macrophage and Extracellular Matrix Genes Are Enriched in High‐Activity Lichen Planopilaris
Higher activity in lichen planopilaris is linked to certain immune and tissue genes.
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.