2 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Connective tissue diseases can affect the scalp.
14 citations
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May 1988 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The conclusion is that bilateral lateral scalp reduction has a high risk of severe complications, leading doctors to stop using it.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
9 citations
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March 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's scalp condition improved with specific ointment after a hair piece caused skin issues.
19 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.
October 2021 in “European Journal of Dermatology” CAL-PDT is safer and more effective for treating actinic keratosis on the scalp.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Review” A young man developed a rare, bilateral scalp condition after head trauma, causing hair loss but no neurological or eye issues.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” For sensitive scalp, treatment is personalized and may include specific medications and hydration, while avoiding stress and irritating products.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Combining fat grafting and hair transplantation successfully restored hair in a woman with scarring alopecia.
13 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss and cysts in young men can be treated effectively with a specific steroid injection.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Trichoscopy helps monitor inflammation in Lichen planopilaris.
15 citations
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May 1989 in “PubMed” Psoriasis on the scalp causes smaller oil glands and thinner hair but doesn't lead to hair loss.
53 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
October 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Intralesional corticosteroids effectively treat scalp Discoid Lupus and restore hair.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A man with hair loss and a scalp lump was diagnosed with a diffuse neurofibroma but chose not to have surgery.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Colombia medica” A patient with a rare scalp condition showed improvement with isotretinoin and other medications.
13 citations
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
12 citations
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April 2004 in “PubMed” A rare skin condition in a baby showed unusual fat and hair follicle changes.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Health Renaissance” Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.
January 1991 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi”
39 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical gabapentin was safe and effective for treating scalp symptoms and promoting hair regrowth in cicatricial alopecias.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Rare skin cancer can mimic hair loss conditions, so thorough diagnosis is crucial.
April 2026 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Scalp psoriasis is a chronic condition that can be managed with treatments like corticosteroids and salicylic acid.
November 2024 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” Good scalp care and mood help prevent hair loss; medical treatment or Minoxidil may be needed.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Some scalp sores are linked to different inherited skin conditions.
The conclusion is that common non-infectious scalp diseases often have similar symptoms, making diagnosis challenging.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
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.