April 2019 in “Dermatology reports” A 12-year-old boy's hair fully regrew after 8 weeks of treatment for tinea capitis, and dermoscopy was useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
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March 2025 in “JAMA Dermatology”
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
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December 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Dermoscopy quickly and accurately diagnosed a rare hair disorder in a 12-year-old girl.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Epidemiology” The study concluded that examining the scalp with a special magnifying device helps diagnose the cause of widespread hair loss in adult women.
January 2015 in “Dermatology” The document covers various dermatological treatments and conditions.
November 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new computer tool quickly measures hair thickness differences in people with common types of hair loss.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” DLQI is a reasonable quality-of-life measure for alopecia patients, but more research is needed.
June 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Early minipulse corticosteroid therapy can effectively treat scalp discoid lupus in children.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Alopecia areata can show unusual red-dotted vessels and dithranol treatment may mask typical patterns.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
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February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study suggests computer-assisted analysis of scalp biopsies could improve hair loss diagnosis but needs more validation.
December 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” Alopecia areata affects life quality differently based on its severity.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Sensitive scalp causes discomfort and may relate to hair loss, with treatment focusing on scalp care and medication.
September 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology” 3 citations
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August 2019 in “PubMed” Topical corticosteroid foams are effective, safe, and easy to use for treating various skin conditions.
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
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November 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” RCM and dermoscopy help identify different types of hair loss in children.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Scalp skin condition LEDS has similar features to Zoon's balanitis, a mucosal skin disorder.
September 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Dermoscopy is crucial for diagnosing rare scalp tumors like trichofolliculoma.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Clear guidance and encouragement for in-person medical care are needed for hair and scalp disorders.
April 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Early detection of scalp signs can prevent permanent scarring in Lichen Planopilaris.
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April 2021 in “Value in Health” There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.
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March 2008 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Topical squaric acid dibutylester worsened discoid lupus erythematosus in a patient.
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June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” 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.