research Scalp melanoma: Distinctive high risk clinical and histological features
Scalp melanomas are more dangerous and often missed, needing earlier detection.
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research Preliminary evaluation of reflectance confocal microscopy features of scalp melanoma
Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing scalp melanomas, which have features similar to those on the trunk.
research Scalp melanoma after antihair loss mesotherapy
A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
research Dermoscopy of Thick Scalp Melanoma: Is It Always an Easy Diagnosis?
Thick scalp melanoma can be hard to diagnose because it often looks like other skin conditions.
research Scalp Melanoma: A High-Risk Subset of Cutaneous Head and Neck Melanomas with Distinctive Clinicopathological Features
Scalp melanomas are more dangerous and likely to recur or cause death than other head and neck melanomas.
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 A cross-sectional study of clinical, dermoscopic, histopathological, and molecular patterns of scalp melanoma in patients with or without androgenetic alopecia
Scalp melanoma is often diagnosed late in people with hair loss, leading to worse outcomes.
research Melanoma follow-up and mortality: A large-scale study of Medicare patients
Regular follow-up visits, especially with dermatologists, can lower death rates for melanoma patients, with socioeconomic factors also affecting outcomes.
research Dermoscopy of scalp tumours: a multi‐centre study conducted by the international dermoscopy society
The study concluded that scalp tumors show different patterns based on age, gender, and tumor thickness, and emphasized the importance of early detection and scalp examinations.
research Carcinogenesis of the Human Scalp. An Immunometabolic Centered View
Hair protects the scalp from skin cancer by aiding immune defense.
research Scalp lesions, in images
Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
research Prevalence and distribution of melanocytic naevi on the scalp: a prospective study
Moles on the scalp are more common in people with more body moles and atypical moles, but not linked to balding.
research 1379 Cell of origin contributes to the melanoma diversity
Different types of stem cells in the skin contribute to the variety of melanoma forms.
research Isolated hyperthermic chemotherapy perfusion for limb melanoma is a safe procedure
Isolated limb perfusion is a safe and effective treatment for limb melanoma.
research Isolated hyperthermic chemotherapy perfusion for limb melanoma is a safe procedure
Isolated hyperthermic chemotherapy perfusion for limb melanoma is safe and effective with manageable side effects.
research B‐ RAF , naevi and melanoma: a complex relationship
Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
research Systematic review of mesotherapy: a novel avenue for the treatment of hair loss
Mesotherapy might improve hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research 643 Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men
Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research Male baldness and skin cancer: what are we missing in daily practice?
Bald men should protect their scalps from the sun to reduce skin cancer risk.
research A Rare Case of Cutis Verticis Gyrata with Underlying Cerebriform Intradermal Nevus
A patient with a scalp condition and benign skin tumor experienced hair loss and did not improve with treatment, choosing not to have surgery despite a small cancer risk.
research Mechanical forces in skin disorders
Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
research Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research 642 Uncovering the role of UV exposure history and genetics in determining skin sun damage
UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
research Abstract 1757: Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men
Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research Dermoscopy Research—An Update
Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.
research Vemurafenib-induced pityriasis amiantacea: a case report
Vemurafenib can cause scalp issues but can be managed without changing the dose.
research The anatomical distribution of lentiginous melanoma (lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma): Differences according to sex
Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
research British Hair and Nail Society
The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
research Uncovering the complex relationship between balding, testosterone and skin cancers in men
Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
research Alopecia neoplastica caused by desmoplastic melanoma
A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.