November 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” The scalp serum reduced scalp discomfort and symptoms without affecting skin moisture loss.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Two methods reliably measure scalp area and hair count.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “BMC surgery” A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
April 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Scalp skin conditions are more common in young adults and teenagers, especially males, with itching being the main complaint. The most common conditions are psoriasis and alopecia areata, and these can significantly affect a person's social life due to their psychological impact.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Botulinum toxin A may be an effective alternative treatment for the scalp disorder folliculitis decalvans.
27 citations
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher caspase-1 levels found in balding scalps; reducing it may help treat hair loss.
8 citations
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September 1995 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Calcipotriol treatment for scalp psoriasis does not cause hair loss.
26 citations
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July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” New techniques in scalp reconstruction have improved cosmetic results and reduced complications, especially for large defects.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Epidemiology” The study concluded that examining the scalp with a special magnifying device helps diagnose the cause of widespread hair loss in adult women.
June 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” A person with thyroid problems had rare, swollen, bald spots on their scalp caused by a condition usually found on the shins.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new tool helps better assess and treat hair loss in Chinese men.
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and differentiate various hair and scalp conditions.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Scalp tissue micrografts can effectively treat hair loss by increasing hair density and thickness.
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.
November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The vertical method is better for assessing scalp mobility, providing more hair for transplant.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”
January 2026 in “Anti-Infective Agents” The new gel effectively treats scalp and beard fungal infections with fewer side effects.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
May 2007 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The Frechet flap technique effectively hides scalp surgery scars with good results and minimal issues.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
66 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” Dandruff is a common, winter-worsened scalp condition linked to inflammation and microorganisms, treatable with products like ketoconazole, and may affect hair loss.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Scalp edema may be a new variant of conditions reacting to scarring alopecia like LPP.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
April 2022 in “Microbiology and Immunology” A specific DNA pattern in Malassezia restricta may be linked to hair loss in men.
July 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Balding scalps show different gene expressions affecting hair growth compared to non-balding scalps.
May 2014 in “Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine”
12 citations
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June 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found average numbers for different types of hair follicles in the scalp and observed differences between men and women, suggesting reasons for more common hair shedding in women.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplants onto a scalp reconstruction flap improved appearance successfully.
4 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
6 citations
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June 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.