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GlossaryPityriasis Amiantacea

scalp condition with thick, asbestos-like scales causing hair loss

Pityriasis Amiantacea is a scalp condition characterized by thick, asbestos-like scales that adhere to the hair shaft and can cause hair loss. It is often associated with underlying dermatological issues such as psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis, and treatment typically involves addressing the primary condition and using medicated shampoos to reduce scaling.

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research Pityriasis Amiantacea: A Report of 10 Cases

9 citations, July 1993 in “Archives of dermatology”

Pityriasis amiantacea is a scalp condition with thick, greasy scales and sometimes hair loss.

research Greasy Scaling Pityriasis Amiantacea And Alopecia: A Syndrome In Search Of A Cause

6 citations, April 1985 in “Australasian journal of dermatology”

The cause of the syndrome with scalp scaling and hair loss is unknown.

research Pityriasis Amiantacea Associated With Staphylococcus Aureus Super-Infection in Bedouin Patients

December 2004 in “Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease”

Pityriasis amiantacea is linked to Staphylococcus aureus infection and can be effectively treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, and coal tar.

research Pityriasis Amiantacea: A Clinical and Histopathological Investigation

23 citations, June 1977 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Pityriasis amiantacea is likely linked to eczema-related skin changes.

research Pityriasis Amiantacea Following Bone Marrow Transplant

1 citations, January 2019 in “PubMed”

A woman developed a hair disorder after a bone marrow transplant, which improved with treatment.

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