research Adult Onset Hair Casts: Nits Which Do Not Itch
Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.
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research Dermatoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders
Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
research Hair Casts
Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
research Hair Casts or Pseudonits
Hair casts, also called pseudonits, are often mistaken for other conditions.
research Uncommon Presentation of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris of the Scalp: Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathologic Features and Review of the Literature
Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
research Acantholytic Hair Casts: A Dermoscopic Sign of Pemphigus Vulgaris of the Scalp
Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.
research Is Propionibacterium Acnes Associated With Hair Casts And Alopecia?
Propionibacterium acnes might be linked to hair casts and possibly alopecia.
research Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Presenting with Irregular Patchy Alopecia on the Lateral and Posterior Scalp
The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.
research Lichen Planopilaris in the Androgenetic Alopecia Area: A Pitfall for Hair Transplantation
Misdiagnosis of LPP in AGA patients can cause hair transplant issues.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
research Trichoscopy Tips
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: April 2019
Seborrheic dermatitis is influenced by diet, genetics, and psychological factors.
research Clinical Recognition and Management of Alopecia in Women of Color
The document concludes that it's important to recognize and treat hair loss in women of color, considering their unique hair characteristics and psychological impact.
research Hair Pathology
Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
research Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions
Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.
research Brown Shadow in Lichen Nitidus: A Dermoscopic Marker
A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
research A Cross-Sectional Observational Study to Correlate the Trichoscopic Findings of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Disease Severity and Underlying Histopathological Changes
Trichoscopic features help diagnose and assess female pattern hair loss severity, with inflammation playing a key role.
research Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors and Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.
research Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview
Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
research Common Causes of Hair Loss: Clinical Manifestations, Trichoscopy, and Therapy
The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Challenges and Solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
research Alopecia Areata: Current Understanding and Management
Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
research Proliferative, Lymphocytic, Infundibular Mural Folliculitis and Dermatitis with Prominent Follicular Apoptosis and Parakeratotic Casts in Four Labrador Retrievers: Preliminary Description and Response to Therapy
A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.
research From Axioms to New Insights into Dandruff
Dandruff is a common, winter-worsened scalp condition linked to inflammation and microorganisms, treatable with products like ketoconazole, and may affect hair loss.
research Is Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Associated with Diffuse, Low-Grade Folliculitis and Progressive Cicatricial Alopecia?
Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
research Adult-Onset Porokeratotic Eccrine Ostial and Dermal Duct Nevus: Dermatoscopic Findings and Treatment with Tazarotene
An adult with a rare skin condition improved with tazarotene treatment.
research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
research Follicular Psoriasis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
A man with follicular psoriasis got better after treatment with skin cream and allergy pills.