research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Hot comb alopecia
Using hot combs can cause permanent hair loss on the scalp's crown.
research A case of cicatricial alopecia associated with pemphigus: a case report
The link between pemphigus and the patient's scarring hair loss is still unclear.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following topical methylaminolaevulinate photodynamic therapy
A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
research H15 Inflammation of the hair follicle: multiple eponyms!
Hidradenitis suppurativa has had many names, but its naming is still not agreed upon.
research Hair Loss in Children
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Selected topics in pediatric hair loss
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are key for pediatric hair loss disorders, and addressing the emotional effects on children is important.
research Trichomycosis axillaris
Trichomycosis axillaris is a treatable bacterial infection of underarm hair.
research Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome treated with acitretin
Acitretin moderately improved skin and eye issues but not hair loss or light sensitivity in a 3-year-old with IFAP syndrome.
research An overview of scalp dermatoses in a tertiary care institute
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.
research Diffuse loss of hair with papules
The young man has complete hair loss and skin bumps, with no other health issues or family history.
research Trichoscopy as a useful method to differentiate tinea capitis from alopecia areata in children at Zagazig University Hospitals
Trichoscopy is good for telling apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in kids.
research Alopecia totalis in an infant
An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: a multicentre study
High-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.
research Leprosy on the scalp
A man from Brazil had a rare case of leprosy on his scalp, which improved with treatment.
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 A case report of coup de sabre patient with hair transplantation
Hair transplantation improved hair loss in a coup de sabre patient.
research Association of lupus and a frontal fibrosing alopecia: A case report
Lupus and frontal fibrosing alopecia may share a common cause.
research Post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia
The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.
research New Histopathological Findings in Scarring Alopecias
New findings may help diagnose and understand scarring alopecia better.
research Ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia and photophobia (IFAP): late diagnosis in 18‐year‐old man
An 18-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, severe light sensitivity, and skin issues.
research Aching alopecia
Painful hair loss in an elderly woman was caused by giant cell arteritis, not just aging.
research An Unusual Patchy Alopecia in a 15th Century Altarpiece From Colmar, France
The patchy alopecia in the altarpiece likely symbolizes the soldier's negative traits.
research A Clinico-Epidemiological Study of Pediatric Hair and Scalp Disorders
Hair and scalp disorders are common in children and require early treatment due to their effect on physical and mental development.
research Pseudofolliculitis barbae; current treatment options
The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
research Recipient Site Necrosis Following Hair Transplantation: A Rare Event
Scalp necrosis is a rare but serious complication of hair transplantation that requires early detection and treatment.
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions: a rare cause of irreversible childhood alopecia
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
research Cervical cancer metastasis to the scalp presenting as alopecia neoplastica
A woman with cervical cancer had rare scalp metastasis causing a unique type of hair loss.
research The Association of Diffuse Alopecia Areata and Psoriasis Vulgaris in a Young Child
A young child with alopecia areata and psoriasis improved with treatment, suggesting a link between the two conditions.