Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders
February 1974
in “
The BMJ
”
dandruff seborrhoeic dermatitis psoriasis impetigo tinea capitis topical medications systemic antibiotics systemic antifungals scalp tumor excision radiotherapy scarring alopecias hair transplantation non-scarring alopecias iron therapy thyroid function tests hereditary male-pattern baldness alopecia areata corticosteroids topical steroid lotions intradermal triamcinolone injections stimulant lotions ultraviolet light dandruff seborrhoeic dermatitis psoriasis impetigo ringworm topical medications antibiotics antifungals scalp tumor surgery radiotherapy scarring alopecias hair transplant non-scarring alopecias iron supplements thyroid tests male-pattern baldness alopecia areata steroids steroid lotions triamcinolone injections stimulant lotions UV light
Studysummary The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
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