Scalp Dermatology for the Hair Restoration Surgeon: Scalp Lesions
July 2002
in “
Hair transplant forum international
”
TLDR The document lists common and scalp-specific lesions, emphasizing the need for hair restoration surgeons to recognize these and refer patients to a dermatologist if necessary.
This document titled "Scalp Dermatology for the Hair Restoration Surgeon: Scalp Lesions" provides a list of lesions that may be encountered on the scalp and can be treated surgically. The first list includes common lesions found on any skin location, such as seborrheic keratosis and actinic keratosis. The second list consists of lesions that specifically affect the scalp, including pilar cysts, nevus sebaceous, and angiosarcoma. The document emphasizes the importance of recognizing these lesions and suggests referring patients to a dermatologist for further evaluation if needed. Overall, this report aims to expand the knowledge of hair restoration surgeons in scalp dermatology.
