research Scalp Pruritus: Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Itchy scalp is common, linked to various conditions, and hard to treat effectively.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Severe Monilethrix Associated with Intractable Scalp Pruritus, Posterior Subcapsular Cataract, Brachiocephaly, and Distinct Facial Features: A New Variant of Monilethrix Syndrome?
A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
research Oral gabapentin for scalp pruritus in patients with lichen planopilaris: A case series
Gabapentin may help relieve itchy scalp in lichen planopilaris patients.
research Scarring alopecia and scalp pruritus
The text talks about a rare skin condition causing hair loss and suggests that people with this should also check their lung and heart health.
research The itchy scalp - scratching for an explanation
Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.
research The Itchy Scalp
Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
research 292 Topical gabapentin for the treatment of symptomatic scalp in cicatricial alopecias
Topical gabapentin was safe and effective for treating scalp symptoms and promoting hair regrowth in cicatricial alopecias.
research The itchy scalp
Scalp itching can be caused by various skin conditions, hair loss, allergies, or anxiety.
research Neuropathic Pruritus: An Underrecognized and Often Misdiagnosed and Difficult to Treat Medical Condition
Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
research Sensitive scalp: An epidemiologic study in patients with hair loss
Many people with hair loss, especially those with telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, often have a sensitive scalp.
research Sensitive Scalp and Trichodynia: Epidemiology, Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Sensitive scalp causes discomfort and may relate to hair loss, with treatment focusing on scalp care and medication.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp Associated With Scalp Applied Products: A Systematic Review of Topical Allergens.
Hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners often cause scalp allergies due to common allergens like p-phenylenediamine and nickel.
research It is not invisible! A case report of 2 patients with scalp Lichen Planopilaris mimicking Androgenic Alopecia
Accurate early diagnosis of Lichen Planopilaris is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research PHOTO GALLERY. CLINICAL VARIANTS OF LICHEN PLANUS WITH LESIONS OF THE SCALP
Lichen planus on the scalp can cause scarring hair loss and has four main types.
research Scalp trauma in lichen planopilaris: Case reports of disease progression from fire fighter helmet use
Wearing fire helmets may worsen lichen planopilaris in firefighters.
research 338 Scalp disorders when the head is covered most of the day: An upcycled pink berry extract to the rescue
Pink berry extract effectively treats scalp issues from frequent head covering.
research Scalp photodamage in balding men: An observational study combining a novel clinical scoring method with estimation of individual sun exposure history and risk factors
The study concluded that a new method can effectively assess scalp sun damage in balding men, which increases with age and sun exposure.
research Visual Diagnosis: An Adolescent Male With Severe Facial Swelling and Scalp Infection
The boy had severe facial swelling and scalp infection after using his mother's shampoo.
research Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Hair, Scalp, and Skin Disorders: A Systematic Review
Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: a clinical review of 36 patients
Hydroxychloroquine effectively reduces symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia, especially in the first 6 months.
research Comparison of efficacy of platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without topical 5% minoxidil in male-type baldness: A randomized, double-blind placebo control trial
PRP combined with minoxidil is the most effective and safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
research Evaluation of trichodynia (hair pain) during chemotherapy or tamoxifen treatment in breast cancer patients
Hair and scalp pain is more common and severe in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy than those on tamoxifen.
research Lichen Planopilaris in the Setting of Hair Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen spray on the scalp may be linked to a type of scarring hair loss.
research Pigmented Hair-Thickening Fibers: A Camouflage Technique for Alopecia in Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa
Colored hair-thickening fibers can help hide hair loss in some people with Epidermolysis Bullosa but may cause scalp irritation.
research Treatment-Refractory Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Responsive to a Novel Botanical Treatment
A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.
research Comparative Efficacy of Oral Minoxidil and Topical Minoxidil in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Topical minoxidil is safer and improves hair density better than oral minoxidil.
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 Moderne Untersuchungsmethoden zur Evaluation von Haarausfall und Alopezie bei Frauen
Chemotherapy causes temporary hair loss in women, while Tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair, and genetics show no link between female pattern hair loss and common baldness genes.
research PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS WITH A RARE COMPLICATION OF CICATRICIAL ALOPECIA: A CASE REPORT
A 6-year-old girl with head lice developed scarring hair loss but improved with treatment.
research Surgery Update for General Dermatologists Session 1
Most patients with Lichen planopilaris improved with acitretin, but treatments often didn't work well; preventing infection in skin surgery is important, and bupivacaine might be a better anesthetic.