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This report discusses two patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp and highlights that a prompt response to topical steroids supports its diagnosis despite nonspecific histological findings.

This study found that a high-power triple-wavelength diode laser effectively and safely treated facial hirsutism and follicular disorders in individuals with darker skin tones, showing significant hair reduction without adverse events.

This study describes dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) as a rare and aggressive form of chronic scalp inflammation presenting with pustules and nodules, commonly affecting males and African Americans, and leading to significant quality of life impacts and psychological distress.

Some scalp sores are linked to different inherited skin conditions.

This study found that the SAAD-41 is a validated tool for assessing psychosocial outcomes in individuals with alopecia areata, showing strong correlations with established measures of quality of life and coping.

This report describes two cases of Rapp–Hodgkin ectodermal dysplasia where refractory scalp erosions improved significantly with potent topical steroids; it also suggests a potential link between these scalp conditions and erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in elderly patients.

This report describes a case of lichen planopilaris potentially triggered by chronic scalp trauma from break dancing, emphasizing the need for careful examination to differentiate it from androgenetic alopecia.

Tofacitinib may effectively treat folliculitis decalvans.

Chronic scalp inflammation can turn into cancer, so regular check-ups are important.

This source outlines the potential effects of treatments commonly used in trichology on SARS-CoV-2 infection and offers a guide for managing trichological patients during the COVID-19 era, addressing the challenges of safely visiting and treating patients.

Scalp skin condition LEDS has similar features to Zoon's balanitis, a mucosal skin disorder.

This case report describes a unique instance of plica neuropathica in a 14-year-old girl linked to chronic illness and acute infection, leading to complete hair loss.

In this case report at Dr Batra’s Homeopathy Clinic, individualized classical homeopathy over 54 months led to sustained hair regrowth and disease stabilization in a patient with chronic alopecia areata, illustrating the potential benefits of holistic treatment approaches in managing this condition.

In this review, various causes of hair loss, such as nutritional deficiencies and stress, are discussed alongside potential treatments including Ayurvedic formulations and synthetic options like minoxidil, while emphasizing the need for further studies on conditions like Telogen Effluvium and Female Pattern Hair Loss.

This study found that patients with vitiligo or alopecia areata have higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to healthy individuals, though no significant differences were observed between the two patient groups, highlighting the psychological impact of these dermatological conditions.

This study describes a new condition called scalp dysesthesia in 11 women, most of whom experienced symptom improvement with low-dose antidepressants.

A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.

This article reports a case of erosive pustular dermatosis on the scalp of an elderly male, highlighting its complex diagnosis and successful treatment with high-potency topical corticosteroids.

Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.

This article describes a rare case of chronic telogen effluvium in a man, suggesting that the condition might be more noticeable in individuals with long hair; it does not report new research findings.

An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.

This study found no direct relationship between low serum ferritin and chronic diffuse telogen hair loss in women, questioning the usefulness of serum ferritin measurement and iron supplementation for managing this condition.

The authors concluded that chronic telogen effluvium in middle-aged women presents distinct clinical and histological features that differ from androgenetic alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.

This study observed that while topical drug therapy for erosive pustular dermatosis rarely leads to complete resolution, surgery may achieve remission in male patients.

This article reviews the use of a latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for treating chronic osteomyelitis of cranial bones following high-voltage electrical burn injuries on the scalp, but reports no new results.

The issue concluded that various skin conditions have different effective treatments and factors influencing them.

This study found that activation of cannabinoid 1 receptors in human scalp hair follicles may limit excessive mast cell activation and maturation, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for managing MC-dependent skin diseases.

This review examines chronic telogen effluvium, highlighting its distinctive features and the need for reassurance about its non-progressive nature, but reports no new clinical results.

This review discusses the mechanisms, causes, and treatment options for telogen effluvium, noting acute cases often resolve by addressing causative factors, while chronic forms remain challenging to treat; recent causes include post-hair transplantation, vitamin D deficiency, and COVID-19.

This study reviewed 45 cases of zinc deficiency manifesting as skin symptoms related to acrodermatitis enteropathica, emphasizing the need for zinc supplementation in chronic malabsorption conditions.