research Infections, Infestations and Neoplasms of the Scalp
The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch A systematic review of neutrophilic alopecias of the scalp in the pediatric population
Current treatments for neutrophilic alopecias in children are limited and often ineffective, especially for males and those of Afro-Caribbean descent.
research Impacto del desequilibrio del microbioma del cuero cabelludo en la severidad de la alopecia areata, marcadores inflamatorios y cambios post-tratamiento
An imbalanced scalp microbiome may worsen alopecia areata severity and inflammation, but treatment can partially restore balance.
research Dandruff lesional scalp skin exhibits epidermal T cell infiltration and a weakened hair follicle immune privilege
Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.
research British Hair and Nail Society
The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
research Trichoscopy and Trichogram
Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
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 Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Clinicopathologic Study of Fifty Cases
The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
research 52993 Regulatory γδ T cells protect human scalp hair follicles from alopecia areata in vivo
Regulatory γδ T cells help protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
research Trichoscopy in alopecias
Trichoscopy helps tell different hair loss types apart using specific scalp and hair patterns.
research Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treatment Success with a Novel Surgical Excision Approach Using Guarded High-Tension Sutures
A new surgical method using special sutures significantly reduced wound size and prevented disease return in patients with a scarring scalp condition.
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 Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Presenting with Irregular Patchy Alopecia on the Lateral and Posterior Scalp
The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.
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 Female-patterned alopecia in teenage brothers with unusual histologic features
Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
research Tufted Hair Folliculitis Decalvans as a Clinical Diagnostic Sign
Early diagnosis of tufted hair is crucial for managing folliculitis decalvans, a chronic scalp condition.
research Response to Bhoyrul B., “The treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is challenging”
Gabapentin helps with scalp itch, dutasteride works for frontal fibrosing alopecia, and more research is needed for better PCA treatments.
research A simple technique to distinguish fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution from androgenetic alopecia and concomitant seborrheic dermatitis
A simple scalp scraping can effectively distinguish fibrosing alopecia from androgenetic alopecia with seborrheic dermatitis.
research The Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia: Associations and Interventions.
Changes in gut and skin bacteria are linked to different hair loss conditions, and treatments like fecal transplants and probiotics might help, but more research is needed.
research Summary of Hair Diseases: Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial
Hair loss without scarring is more common than permanent hair loss with scarring, and is often due to genetic factors.
research Hair and nail disorders
Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
research Off-label dermatologic uses of IL-23 inhibitors
IL-23 inhibitors may help treat other skin conditions, but more research is needed.
research A Retrospective Study of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia from North-East India
The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in North-East India mainly affects middle-aged women and is often associated with lichen planus pigmentosus.
research Estudio de la expresión de receptores de andrógenos, estrógenos y progesterona mediante inmunohistoquímica en pacientes con alopecia frontal fibrosante
The study suggests a possible increase in androgen receptors in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Primary cicatricial alopecias: clinicopathology of 112 cases
Accurate diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.
research Pathomechanisms of immune-mediated alopecia
The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
research Dermoscopy findings of alopecia areata in an African-American patient
Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
research Plucked hair follicles from patients with chronic discoid lupus erythematosus show a disease-specific molecular signature
Plucked hair follicles can help diagnose scalp lupus.
research Nail involvement in frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.