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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
The conclusion is that common non-infectious scalp diseases often have similar symptoms, making diagnosis challenging.
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February 1938 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman's hair loss might be due to a chronic infection.
January 2012 in “Open MIND” Oral minoxidil can cause painful skin bumps and scarring in some people.
Scalp tinea versicolor can mimic alopecia areata but is treatable with antifungal medication.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.
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January 2021 in “International journal of general medicine” An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a condition that causes inflammation and scarring on the scalp, mainly affecting African-American men, and can lead to permanent hair loss.
March 2026 in “Open MIND” Early treatment of scalp infections can prevent permanent hair loss.
March 2017 in “International journal of current advanced research” Medicated shampoos can help reduce hair loss associated with dandruff.