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Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Histopathologic Pitfall When Evaluating Alopecia in the Post-Pubertal Patient

research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Histopathologic Pitfall When Evaluating Alopecia in the Post-Pubertal Patient

33 citations, December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.

Adipose Infiltration of the Dermis, Involving the Arrector Pili Muscle, and Dermal Displacement of Eccrine Sweat Coils: New Histologic Observations in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

research Adipose Infiltration of the Dermis, Involving the Arrector Pili Muscle, and Dermal Displacement of Eccrine Sweat Coils: New Histologic Observations in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

6 citations, January 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

The conclusion is that fat tissue in the skin is a new finding in Frontal fibrosing alopecia and may contribute to hair follicle and muscle degeneration.

research Halo Scalp Ring: An Undiagnosed Neonatal Scalp Alopecia

December 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”

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 Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Inhibitor Associated Psoriasiform Alopecia

1 citations, April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”

Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.

research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.

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community Update: 16 months deep - big 3

in Progress Pictures 407 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.

community For those dealing with an unbearable scalp itch/pressure/inflammation.

in Treatment 8 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hair loss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.

community Scalp tension and thickness of the galea aponeurotica, inflammation and potential treatment pathways

in Research/Science 2 years ago

Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.

community What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?

in Research/Science 74 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.

community Question about finasteride, frontal hairline, testosterone

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced initial hair density improvement with finasteride, but later felt scalp pain and a plateau in results. They added alfatradiol for scalp inflammation and divi scalp serum to their routine, and are curious if others have similar experiences.

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