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Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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research Scalp biopsy technique for the hair surgeon
Dr. Robert S. Haber concluded that hair transplant surgeons must master scalp biopsy techniques to quickly diagnose and treat hair loss conditions.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition causing varying hair loss, diagnosed by specific patterns of inflammation around hair follicles, with several treatment options available.
research Dermoscopy in the diagnosis of tinea capitis infections in children
Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
research Dandruff and itching: An epidemiologic approach in France
About 17% of people in France have dandruff, and those with dandruff are more likely to have sensitive and itchy scalps.
research Thallium poisoning: Clinical observations through two outbreaks in Basrah
Thallium poisoning can cause hair loss, skin rashes, and nerve damage, and can be fatal if not correctly diagnosed and treated.
research Book Reviews
The document recommends the reviewed medical books for professionals in cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and genetics.
research Low-power laser use in the treatment of alopecia and crural ulcers
Low-power laser therapy is an effective, side-effect-free treatment that speeds up hair regrowth and crural ulcer healing.
research Toward Optimal Health: The Experts Respond to Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss in women is often due to hereditary conditions or stress, and while treatments like minoxidil can help, diagnosis and management require medical guidance.
research A cross-sectional study of clinical, dermoscopic, histopathological, and molecular patterns of scalp melanoma in patients with or without androgenetic alopecia
Scalp melanoma is more common and easier to diagnose early in people with androgenetic alopecia due to sun damage.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
research Occupational alopecia or alopecia areata?
The conclusion is that the hair loss in the patients was likely due to alopecia areata, not boron exposure.
research 558 Impact of a stimulating cream shampoo treatment on the penetration of minoxidil through hair follicles
Using a stimulating cream shampoo before applying Minoxidil helps it penetrate hair follicles better, enhancing its hair growth-promoting effect.
research Prevalence of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss in Maryborough
Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.
research Trichotillomania
Clomipramine may significantly reduce hair-pulling in Trichotillomania, but more research is needed on treatments and early onset cases.
research Evaluation of Hair Density and Hair Diameter in the Adult Thai Population Using Quantitative Trichoscopic Analysis
Thai people's hair density decreases with age and varies by scalp area, but hair thickness stays the same regardless of age or scalp area.
research Dermoscopic evaluation of skin in healthy cats
Dermoscopy is a good, noninvasive way to see normal cat skin structures and could be useful for check-ups.
research Understanding Hair Loss due to Air Pollution and the Approach to Management
Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.
research The role of autologous micrografts injection from the scalp tissue in the treatment of COVID‐19 associated telogen effluvium: Clinical and trichoscopic evaluation
Injecting scalp tissue micrografts is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss after COVID-19.
research Role of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of alopecia
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Quality of life in children with scalp hair loss: a Clinico-epidemiological study
Scalp hair loss significantly worsens life quality for many children, especially as they age.
research Telogen effluvium: Long term Covid-19 symptom
COVID-19 recovery can lead to temporary hair loss called telogen effluvium.
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 Diagnostic Modalities in Trichology - An Update
New hair and scalp disease diagnosis methods are important for correct treatment.
research Assessment of hair loss: clinical relevance of hair growth evaluation methods
Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
research Trichoscopy criteria for diagnosing female androgenic alopecia.
Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy.
research Diagnostic criteria for Satoyoshi syndrome
Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may be safer.
research Holistic management of chronic hair loss with alopecia areata in a young female treated at Dr. Batra’s® – A classical homeopathic case study
Homeopathic treatment improved hair growth and emotional well-being in a young female with alopecia areata.
research ‘A detective look’ at hair biopsies from African-American patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
research The trichotillometry: a technique for hair assessment
Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.