This abstract describes a diagnostic case of a 37-year-old woman with an erythematousscalp plaque and unexplained hair loss, without concluding which condition it represents.
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April 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
This review examines the trichoscopic characteristics of scalp DLE and LPP, correlating these findings with histopathological data, but provides no new clinical results.
June 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia”
The researchers reported that a 44-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus experienced complete hair regrowth after 9 months of thalidomide treatment for discoid lupus erythematosus-related alopecia.
September 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges in a patient with atypical lupus erythematosus tumidus due to long-term misdiagnosis and conflicting pathological findings, with effective treatment achieved using hydroxychloroquine and methylprednisolone.
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This case report describes a 59-year-old woman diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia, presenting with scarring alopecia and perifollicular erythematous papules.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
The conversation discusses scalp issues, with the original poster experiencing itchiness and a white layer on the scalp despite using ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include using rosemary oil for moisturizing and trying a hair serum to reduce flakes.
The user experiences scalp inflammation, especially when oily, despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and nizoral. They recently started cetirizine and are considering benzoyl peroxide wash for relief.
The conversation is about dealing with scalp inflammation and itching related to hair thinning. Suggested treatments include ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, 10% sulfur soap, washing hair with cold water, and using a moisturizer serum.
The conversation is about managing an itchy, flaky scalp, possibly due to psoriasis, and the use of a hydrating conditioner to address dryness. The user is concerned about using conditioner due to experiencing telogen effluvium.