research Circumscribed Alopecia: An Unusual Manifestation of Head Lice Infestation
Head lice can cause unusual patchy hair loss.
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180-210 / 1000+ results research A Rare Case of Coinfection with White Piedra and Pediculosis Capitis
A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
research Adult Onset Hair Casts: Nits Which Do Not Itch
Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.
research Hair Diseases in Childhood
Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.
research Two Copulatory Lice with a Harasser on Scalp Hair
A girl with head lice was successfully treated with sulfur ointment and hair shaving.
research Demographic and Histopathological Evaluation in 71 Patients Diagnosed with Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp
Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp is more common in young men and often associated with head and neck acne.
research Itchy Scalp with Scale
The boy's itchy scalp and hair loss were likely due to head lice treatment.
research Pediculosis Capitis With A Rare Complication Of Cicatricial Alopecia: A Case Report
A 6-year-old girl with head lice developed scarring hair loss but improved with treatment.
research Hair Casts
Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
research Abstracts
Get head MRI for babies with achondroplasia early, use free immunoglobulin light chains to detect certain neurodevelopmental disorders, and video calls work for speech therapy in patients with facial anomalies.
research Measuring Hair
Human head hair can grow very long and is thicker than most body hair.
research Anatomic Considerations in Rhytidectomy
Knowing detailed head and neck anatomy is crucial for safe and effective facelift surgery.
research Break Dancing: A New Risk Factor for Scarring Hair Loss
Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
research Long-Term Follow-Up and Unusual Findings After Microvascular Transfer of Hair-Bearing Skin for Pubic Hair Restoration
Hair from the head was successfully used to restore pubic hair, with additional procedures suggested for more natural results.
research The Pedicled Temporoparietal Fascial Flap
The pedicled temporoparietal fascial flap is a reliable and versatile option for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck area.
research Occipital Neuralgia After Hair Transplantation and Its Treatment
A man's severe head pain after hair transplant was greatly relieved by pulsed radiofrequency treatment.
research Gravity Position to Prevent Facial Edema in Hair Transplantation
Keeping the head elevated for 1.5 days after hair transplant surgery helps prevent facial swelling.
research Post-Traumatic Neuroma After Hair Transplantation
A woman's chronic head pain after hair transplant surgery was cured by removing a post-traumatic neuroma.
research Male Pattern Baldness and Its Association with Coronary Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
research The Organizer And Beyond
Cells from certain embryo parts can induce head formation in another embryo, involving complex signaling pathways.
research Gender Differences in Psychosocial Outcomes of Hair Loss Resulting from Childhood Irradiation for Tinea Capitis
Women who lost hair from childhood head radiation are more likely to face mental health issues than men.
research Androgenic Alopecia and Risks of Overall and Aggressive Prostate Cancer: An Updated Meta-Analysis
Men with baldness on the top of their head might have a small increased risk of prostate cancer.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Androgenetic Alopecia and Risk of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Hair loss at the top of the head is linked to prostate cancer, but other types of hair loss are not.
research Gain-Of-Function Variants In The ODC1 Gene Cause A Syndromic Neurodevelopmental Disorder Associated With Macrocephaly, Alopecia, Dysmorphic Features, And Neuroimaging Abnormalities
ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.
research Relationship Between Male Pattern Baldness and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer: An Analysis of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial
Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Evidence of Increased DNA Methylation of the Androgen Receptor Gene in Occipital Hair Follicles from Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
research Tufted Hair Folliculitis After Scalp Injury
A man developed recurring scalp inflammation and hair loss after a head injury.
research A Prostaglandin D-Synthase-Positive Mast Cell Gradient Characterizes Scalp Patterning
Certain immune cells are more common on the top of the head and might help predict or treat common hair loss.
research Guidelines on Hair Restoration for East Asian Patients
Hair restoration for East Asians should consider their unique characteristics like head shape, hair thickness, and hair density, and use modified procedures and treatments to minimize scarring and maintain hair density.
research Investigation of Oral Finasteride Enhanced Occipital Hair Diameter Index in Different Types of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride made hair thicker on the back of the head in men with hair loss.