Search
for

    Glossary Patterned Scalp Underdevelopment

    congenital condition causing irregular scalp development and hair growth

    Patterned Scalp Underdevelopment (PSU) refers to a congenital condition where certain areas of the scalp do not develop properly, leading to irregular hair growth patterns or bald patches. This condition can be caused by genetic factors or developmental issues during fetal growth, and it may require medical evaluation to determine the best course of treatment or management.

    Related Terms

    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. Androgenetic alopecia in men: the scale of the problem and prospects for treatment. PubMed · 1999 · 3 citations
    2. Self‐organizing hair peg‐like structures from dissociated skin progenitor cells: New insights for human hair follicle organoid engineering and Turing patterning in an asymmetric morphogenetic field Experimental Dermatology · 2019 · 26 citations
    3. Alopecia. International Journal of Dermatology · 1980 · 22 citations
    4. Male pattern baldness: current treatments, future prospects Drug Discovery Today · 2008 · 40 citations
    5. New drugs under investigation for the treatment of alopecias Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs · 2019 · 26 citations
    6. Hair and scalp disorders Medicine · 2004 · 2 citations
    7. Pediculosis International Journal of Dermatology · 1980 · 2 citations
    8. The Potential Relevance of the Microbiome to Hair Physiology and Regeneration: The Emerging Role of Metagenomics Biomedicines · 2021 · 11 citations
    9. Dermatological Drugs, Topical Agents, and Cosmetics Side effects of drugs annual · 2015 · 1 citations
    10. 55 cases of allergic reactions to hair dye: a descriptive, consumer complaint‐based study Contact Dermatitis · 2002 · 98 citations
    All research results →

    Community 10 of 361

    1. Does everyone experiencing male pattern baldness have an oily scalp? Reddit · 3 Feb 2026
    2. If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied Community · 8 Aug 2024
    3. I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern Reddit · 24 May 2024
    4. Early signs that tell you you have Male Pattern Baldness Reddit · 29 Dec 2020
    5. 21 y/o. MPB. Having an itchy/burning scalp no matter what I do or try. Any advice please? Thanks. Reddit · 30 Sept 2019
    6. Anyone notice pain in scalp alongside hairloss? Reddit · 12 Aug 2026
    7. Beyond Minoxidil & Finasteride: What if the Answer to Male Pattern Baldness is... on Our Faces? (A Naval Officer's Wild Idea & Why It's Not So Crazy) Reddit · 20 Oct 2025
    8. If after 3 years nothing works should i get scalp biopsy Reddit · 19 Mar 2025
    9. Here are my scalp biopsy results? What does this mean? Reddit · 26 Feb 2025
    10. Why does MPB only affect the scalp Reddit · 22 Dec 2024
    All community results →

    Learn 3 of 25

    1. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    2. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    3. Mesotherapy Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp
    All learn results →