The Hair Loss Encyclopedia
presence of a medical condition affecting the scalp
Scalp involvement refers to the presence of a medical condition or disease affecting the scalp. This can include symptoms like redness, itching, scaling, or hair loss, and is often seen in conditions such as psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, or alopecia. For professionals, it indicates that the pathology extends to the scalp, necessitating targeted treatment or further diagnostic evaluation.