research Surprising case of generalized alopecia in an infant
A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
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research Hair loss in children in rural population
Teaching kids about hygiene can reduce scalp infections.
research Unexpected Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma
A young man was unexpectedly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma after a scalp examination and confocal microscopy.
research Surgery combined with photodynamic therapy for the case of perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens: A case report
Combining surgery and photodynamic therapy effectively treated a rare scalp condition when other treatments failed.
research Scalp Pustule as a Manifestation of Erlotinib-Induced Skin Toxicity: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Erlotinib can cause scalp pustules and hair loss, needing early treatment with antibiotics and steroids.
research Tinea Capitis in Elderly Women: A Report of 4 Cases
Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
research Hair and nail disorders
Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
research From Misdiagnosis to Targeted Therapy: A Case Report of Folliculitis Decalvans and Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.
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 A Case Report of Human Demodicosis in a Patient Referred to a Dermatology Clinic in Tabriz, Iran
The study concluded that itching and scaling on the face may be caused by a Demodex mite infection.
research Scarring Alopecia in Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Antagonists-Induced Scalp Psoriasis
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss from TNFα inhibitors in scalp psoriasis.
research Borderline Tuberculoid leprosy of the scalp mimicking alopecia areata-vitiligo overlap syndrome: A case report
A woman's hair loss and skin discoloration were found to be caused by a rare case of leprosy on the scalp, not alopecia-vitiligo overlap.
research Pediatric Tinea Capitis
Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp due to EGFR inhibitors: A multicentric study by EADV task force of ‘Dermatology for Cancer Patients’
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp can occur about 17 weeks after starting EGFR inhibitors, and early minocycline may help manage it.
research Photodynamic therapy for the treatment of folliculitis decalvans
Photodynamic therapy successfully treated a difficult scalp condition causing hair loss.
research A folliculocentric perspective of dandruff pathogenesis: Could a troublesome condition be caused by changes to a natural secretory mechanism?
Dandruff might be caused by changes in how hair follicles naturally release oils and an immune response to this imbalance.
research Diffuse neurofibroma of the scalp with alopecia areata as the initial presentation: a case report
A man with hair loss and a scalp lump was diagnosed with a diffuse neurofibroma but chose not to have surgery.
research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Rare presentation of disseminated follicular lymphoma as an ill-defined reticular patch over the scalp and forehead
A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
research Aggressive Squamous Carcinomas of the Scalp
Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
research An Erythematous Plaque With Overlying Alopecia on the Scalp of a Child —Diagnosis
The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
research LOS ANGELES DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The girl has an inflammatory type of scarring hair loss.
research The identification of trichoscopic features of allergic scalp contact dermatitis: a pilot-study of a single center
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses allergic scalp contact dermatitis.
research The Association of Diffuse Alopecia Areata and Psoriasis Vulgaris in a Young Child
A young child with alopecia areata and psoriasis improved with treatment, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
research The Significance of Scalp Involvement in Pemphigus: A Literature Review
Scalp involvement is common in pemphigus and can lead to hair loss, with the severity of scalp lesions linked to overall disease severity.
research Scalp Infection Caused by Mycobacterium abscessus Manifested as Patchy Alopecia in an Immunocompetent Female
A scalp infection by Mycobacterium abscessus can cause hair loss even in healthy individuals and may be misdiagnosed.
research CD8+ mycosis fungoides clinically masquerading as alopecia areata
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss causes in cutaneous lymphoma patients.
research A Severe Case of Folliculitis Decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare skin disease causing hair loss and requires personalized treatment.
research Adult black dot tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans complicated with herpes zoster
A woman with a scalp infection and herpes recovered fully after treatment.
research Spectrum and burden of dermatophytes in children
The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.