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    Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review

    November 2017 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Norma Elizabeth Vázquez-Herrera, Divya Sharma, Nouf Mohammed Aleid, Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary This paper proposes a systematic approach to evaluating scalp itch using the SCALLP acronym and highlights the importance of classifying cases based on the presence of dermatological lesions and hair loss, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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