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    Glossary Scalp Involvement

    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.

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    1. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    2. Scalp Micropigmentation scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
    3. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    4. Alfatradiol Weak form of estrogen applied to the scalp
    5. Microneedling Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles