research Beyond Appearances: Foreign Body Reaction of Hair Follicles as a Complication of Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion Celsi) Resolved
Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
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research Sparse Hair on the Scalp
A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
research A Fidelity Coding Guide for a Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression
Prompt treatment of tinea capitis with oral antifungals leads to excellent recovery, but delayed care can cause permanent hair loss.
research Pediculosis
Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
research The Assessment and Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
research BLACK DOT TINEA CAPITIS IN A MAN
The man's scalp infection was treated successfully, and his hair grew back.
research A Prospective Study on Trichoscopy as a Diagnostic and Monitoring Tool for Assessment of Therapeutic Response in Patients with Tinea Capitis
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and monitors treatment in children with tinea capitis.
research RINGWORM OF THE SCALP
Ringworm of the scalp can heal on its own, especially if caused by animal-related fungi.
research Plica neuropathica causing traction alopecia
Cutting matted hair stopped further hair loss caused by homemade shampoo.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Tinea Corporis and Tinea Capitis
Ringworm of the body and scalp is treated with antifungal creams and oral medication, and children with scalp ringworm don't need to miss school.
research Surprising case of generalized alopecia in an infant
A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
research Scalp demodicosis: Trichoscopy unveiling the overlooked
Early recognition and treatment of scalp demodicosis can prevent misdiagnosis and effectively resolve symptoms.
research Late onset nevus comedonicus of scalp: a rare site for an uncommon condition
A rare skin condition appeared on a 19-year-old woman's scalp.
research Severe kerion celsi effectively treated with skin debridement and antifungals
Skin debridement and antifungals successfully treated severe scalp infection without scarring.
research Distinct presentations of scalp dissecting cellulitis manifesting with furrows and gyri
research Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp: Broom fibers on dermoscopy; gear wheel sign and hamburger sign on histopathology
Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp
Topical steroids can manage chronic scalp pustules in elderly women.
research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Halo scalp ring: an undiagnosed neonatal scalp alopecia
Halo Scalp Ring is a rare newborn hair loss that can be missed, and early diagnosis can avoid extra tests and worry for parents.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp
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.
research Tinea capitis favosa in Poland
Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
research Scabies with Secondary Infection Resembling Kerion-Type Tinea Capitis
An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
research Unmasking pseudopelade of Brocq in male adult: a rare case report
Early diagnosis of pseudopelade of Brocq in men is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Trichoscopic Evaluation of Focal Non-Cicatricial Alopecia in Egyptian Children
Using dermoscopy improves diagnosis of scalp and hair disorders in children.
research Alopecia areata‐like pattern: A new unifying concept
research Multiple Scaly Patches on the Scalp
Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
research Clinical case of scarring alopecia: pseudopelades of Brocq
Early diagnosis and treatment can stop hair loss and prevent scalp damage in pseudopelade of Brocq.
research A morphometric and histologic study of the scalp in psoriasis. Paradoxical sebaceous gland atrophy and decreased hair shaft diameters without alopecia.
Psoriasis on the scalp causes smaller oil glands and thinner hair but doesn't lead to hair loss.