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.
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research The effect of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on scalp skin testosterone and dihydrotestosterone concentrations in patients with male pattern baldness.
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.
research The prostamide‐related glaucoma therapy, bimatoprost, offers a novel approach for treating scalp alopecias
Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
research Prevention of doxorubicin-induced alopedia by scalp hypothermia: relation to degree of cooling.
Cooling the scalp below 22°C before and during chemotherapy can help prevent hair loss.
research Efficacy and tolerability of two scalp cooling systems for the prevention of alopecia associated with docetaxel treatment
Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
research Type 1 interferon signature in the scalp lesions of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.
research Functional analysis of the stratum corneum of scalp skin: studies in patients with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia
Scalp skin barrier affects hair loss; personalized treatments needed.
research Androgen-Dependent Beard Dermal Papilla Cells Secrete Autocrine Growth Factor(s) in Response to Testosterone Unlike Scalp Cells
Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.
research Anti-TNF-Alpha Induced Psoriasiform Eruptions with Severe Scalp Involvement and Alopecia: Report of Five Cases and Review of the Literature
Severe anti-TNF-α induced scalp eruptions often need stopping the drug and using systemic therapy to avoid scarring.
research New insights on dandruff/seborrhoeic dermatitis: the role of the scalp follicular infundibulum in effective treatment strategies
Effective dandruff treatment requires delivering antifungal agents to the scalp follicular infundibulum.
research Trichoscopy (hair and scalp videodermoscopy) in the healthy female. Method standardization and norms for measurable parameters
Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
research Central scalp alopecia photographic scale in AfricanAmerican women
A scale was made to measure hair loss severity in African American women.
research SCALP HAIR CHARACTERISTICS IN THE NEWBORN INFANT
Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.
research SALT II: A new take on the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) for determining percentage scalp hair loss
The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Role of Trichoscopy in Children's Scalp and Hair Disorders
Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
research Autologous Micrografts from Scalp Tissue: Trichoscopic and Long-Term Clinical Evaluation in Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.
research Differences in Expression of Specific Biomarkers Distinguish Human Beard from Scalp Dermal Papilla Cells
Beard and scalp hair cells have different gene expressions, which may affect beard growth characteristics.
research Scalp condition impacts hair growth and retention via oxidative stress
Healthy scalp reduces hair loss by managing oxidative stress.
research Positive lymphocyte transformation test in a patient with allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp after short-term use of topical minoxidil solution
Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.
research Dermo‐epidermal interactions in reptilian scales: Speculations on the evolution of scales, feathers, and hairs
Reptilian scales, feathers, and hairs evolved from changes in skin cell interactions.
research Scalp Pruritus: Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Itchy scalp is common, linked to various conditions, and hard to treat effectively.
research Scalp hypothermia as a preventative measure for chemotherapy‐induced alopecia: a review of controlled clinical trials
Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis: What We Know So Far
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition linked to oil production and bacteria, with specific diagnostic features and treatments like antifungals and corticosteroids.
research Bimatoprost versus Mometasone Furoate in the Treatment of Scalp Alopecia Areata: A Pilot Study
Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
research A review of scalp camouflaging agents and prostheses for individuals with hair loss
Using wigs, hairpieces, and sprays can help people with hair loss feel better about themselves.
research Diffuse variants of scalp lichen planopilaris: Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic features of 40 patients
A new variant of lichen planopilaris causing diffuse hair thinning was identified.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis (chronic atrophic dermatosis of the scalp and extremities)
Erosive pustular dermatosis is a rare skin disease that's hard to treat and affects the scalp or legs.
research Linear lupus panniculitis of the scalp presenting as alopecia along Blaschko’s lines: A distinct variant of lupus panniculitis in East Asians?
A unique type of lupus panniculitis causes reversible hair loss on the scalp in East Asians.
research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.