research Folliculitis decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research Scarring Alopecia in a 66‐Year‐Old Woman
A rare autoimmune disease caused the woman's scalp blisters and hair loss, successfully treated with medication.
research Tinea favosa: psoriasiform favus in bindi area of an adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
research Alopecia: histologic changes.
The review found that specific changes in scalp tissue can help diagnose different types of hair loss.
research An atypical case of trichofolliculoma: a contribution of the dermoscope
Dermoscopy is crucial for diagnosing rare scalp tumors like trichofolliculoma.
research A Classic Presentation of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae in a Black Male
Acne keloidalis nuchae causes scarring on the scalp, mainly in African American males, and early treatment is important to prevent lasting damage.
research A 61-year-old Filipino man with lichen planus concomitant with cicatricial alopecia, mimicking discoid lupus erythematosus
A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
research This month in JAAD International: November 2021: COVID-19 and hair loss
COVID-19 patients often experience temporary hair loss and scalp pain.
research Tinea Capitis in Adult Libyan Female
An adult Libyan woman was successfully treated for a rare scalp infection usually seen in children.
research What is ‘normal’ hair?
Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.
research Trichoscopy of alopecia areata: An update
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
research The Transverse Anatomy of Androgenic Alopecia
The study found that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are better for analyzing hair loss, showing fewer hairs and more fine hairs in balding areas.
research Practical management of hair loss.
The document outlines a method for diagnosing hair loss and suggests specific treatments based on the diagnosis.
research Yellow dots in trichoscopy: relevance, clinical significance and peculiarities
Yellow dots in hair and scalp examinations are important for diagnosing different scalp conditions.
research Single lesion of sarcoidosis presenting as cicatricial alopecia: A rare report from India
Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.
research Differentiation of frontal fibrosing alopecia and Lichen planopilaris on trichoscopy: A comprehensive review
Trichoscopy helps tell apart Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen planopilaris by showing different hair and scalp features.
research Lipedematous alopecia with mucinosis: report of the first case in Taiwan
Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
research An Atlas of Hair Pathology—with Clinical CorrelationsSperlingLeonard C158 pp Price £66.99 ISBN 1-84214-203-8 (h/b) London: Parthenon, 2003
The book is a detailed guide on hair diseases and diagnosis, useful for skin disease experts.
research Trichofolliculoma: a rare variant of hair follicle hamartoma
Trichofolliculoma is a rare skin bump on the face or scalp.
research A Case of Kerion Celsi Caused by Microsporum gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum ) in a Child
A 10-year-old boy recovered from a scalp infection caused by a fungus after treatment with itraconazole.
research “Hair building” fibers through the dermoscope
Trichoscopy can help tell the difference between artificial hair fibers and other scalp artifacts.
research A case of localized uncombable hair syndrome
A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
research Localized Hypotrichosis Type 1 Due to Intragenic Deletion of Exons 5-8 in Desmoglein Gene in a Neonate from Indian Family
A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
research Trichoscopic signs in systemic lupus erythematosus: a comparative study with 109 patients and 305 healthy controls
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
research Superficial Fungal Infections
Common skin fungal infections can suggest a weak immune system, and for scalp infections, pills work better than creams, with several drug options available.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Report of 2 Patients
Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
research Trichoscopic findings in cicatricial alopecias and hair shaft disorders and its application in histopathology
Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
research Dermatological findings in common rheumatologic diseases in children
Children with different rheumatologic diseases have specific skin symptoms that can help with diagnosis.
research Exploring the clinical implications of novel SRD5A2 variants in 46,XY disorders of sex development
New SRD5A2 variants may disrupt protein function, aiding diagnosis and treatment of related disorders.
research Bilateral morphea en coup de sabre: a rare presentationof linear morphea
A young man developed a rare, bilateral scalp condition after head trauma, causing hair loss but no neurological or eye issues.