research Dermoscopy of neoplastic alopecia secondary to cutaneous metastasis from breast carcinoma
Recognizing specific scalp patterns can help diagnose hair loss linked to breast cancer spread.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch Identical p53 gene mutation in malignant proliferating trichilemmal tumour of the scalp and small cell carcinoma of the common bile duct: the necessity for therapeutic caution?
Identical p53 gene mutations in different cancers suggest the need for careful treatment.
research Angiosarcoma of the Scalp Mimicking an Inflammatory Scarring Alopecia and Diagnosed on Horizontal Histologic Sections
Rare skin cancer can mimic hair loss conditions, so thorough diagnosis is crucial.
research Scalp melanoma after antihair loss mesotherapy
A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
research Umbilical keratinous cyst in a 7-year-old girl: A case report
A 7-year-old girl had a non-painful skin growth at her belly button, which was removed and identified as a keratinous cyst.
research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Occult Syringomas of Scalp Associated With Progressive Hair Loss
Hidden sweat gland tumors might cause hair loss.
research Solitary Nodular Lesion Over Face
A rare, benign facial tumor called fibrofolliculoma was successfully treated with surgery.
research Ectopic hair on the glans penis
A man grew hair on his penis, which is not common, and needed surgery to remove it.
research Bilateral Nevus Comedonicus of the Eyelids
A 79-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called nevus comedonicus on his eyelids.
research Alopecias cicatriciais primárias: revisão de achados histopatológicos de 37 pacientes do Departamento de Dermatologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo no período de 2000 a 2005
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia associated with systemic indolent mastocytosis
Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
research Dermal Mass Aspirate from a Persian Cat
The Persian cat has a skin infection caused by a fungus, treatable with antifungal medication.
research Tumors of the follicular infundibulum
Benign tumors from hair follicles can look like other skin cancers but have distinct features under dermoscopy.
research “Pemphigus vegetans of the scalp”
Pemphigus vegetans can appear on the scalp and is rare.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Trichilemmal cysts of the scrotal wall
Ultrasound is effective for diagnosing scrotal cysts, and prompt treatment is crucial to prevent severe complications.
research Scalp Apocrine Glands: The Neglected Component of the Hair Follicle Complex
Scalp apocrine glands may help remove waste and balance electrolytes, but their role is not fully understood.
research Answers to Dermatophile questions
Kerion, a severe scalp infection, causes hair loss and needs oral antifungal treatment.
research Chronic Skull Osteomyelitis following Skin Graft: A Case Report and Literature Review
A young girl developed serious bone inflammation in her skull after a skin graft, which is a rare but severe condition.
research Giant solitary trichoepithelioma: A rare trichogenic tumor
Giant solitary trichoepithelioma is a rare, usually non-cancerous hair follicle tumor that can sometimes turn into skin cancer.
research Eruptive vellus hair cysts: an original case occurring in twins
Twins had rare skin cysts likely due to genetics.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: causes and treatments
A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
research Plica Neuropathica as a Presenting Rare Dermatologic Symptom of Schizophrenia
Plica neuropathica can be a sign of schizophrenia and improves with antipsychotic treatment.
research Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp successfully treated with infliximab
Infliximab was effective in treating a scalp condition that did not respond to other treatments.
research Post-operative alopecia of the scalp—a rare complication following shoulder surgery
A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
research Rhombencephalosynapsis presenting antenatally with ventriculomegaly/hydrocephalus in a likely case of Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome
A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
research The infected hairs of tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis: Demonstration of uniqueness of the hair cuticle by scanning electron microscopy
The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
research Lupus Panniculitis of the Scalp Presenting as a Patchy Nonscarring Alopecia: Report of an Uncommon Case
Lupus panniculitis can cause patchy hair loss and was successfully treated with medication.
research Periorbital Pilomatrixoma
Pilomatrixoma is a rare, harmless tumor near the eyebrow in kids, best treated with surgery.