research An overview of female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
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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.
research Tinea Capitis: An Overview with Emphasis on Management
New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.
research Eyebrow Loss
Eyebrow loss has many causes and requires accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
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 ′Swiss cheese′ appearance of dilated follicular infundibula in trichotillomania
The 'Swiss cheese' pattern in scalp biopsies can indicate trichotillomania, not just alopecia areata.
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 BH11 Cutis verticis gyrata associated with chronic traction
Tight hairstyles can cause a rare scalp condition with thick skin folds.
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 Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Dermoscopic Features
Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by identifying specific scalp features.
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 Dermatitis as a Presenting Sign of Cystic Fibrosis
Recognizing certain rashes can lead to earlier cystic fibrosis diagnosis and better outcomes.
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.