January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss affects 20% of people, more in men and those over 35, and is often associated with a sensitive scalp.
September 2004 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” Hair restoration surgery techniques can effectively treat scalp deformities and have evolved to provide natural-looking results.
July 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” New 5% minoxidil solution improves scalp hydration, reduces redness, and may be safer for sensitive users.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair pattern in androgenetic alopecia overlaps with scalp and bone demarcations, with distinct gene profiles affecting susceptibility.
212 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document provides a method to classify human hair growth stages using a model with human scalp on mice, aiming to standardize hair research.
126 citations,
April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.
65 citations,
January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
36 citations,
October 2016 in “Medical mycology” PCR-ELISA is better for identifying the fungus causing scalp infections in Ugandan children than traditional methods.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.
1 citations,
September 2021 in “Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria” Androgenetic alopecia is common in South-West Nigeria, affecting more men than women, with stress worsening the condition.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Combining minoxidil and plant extracts improved hair growth in a boy with a rare genetic disorder.
Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib provides new treatment options for diverse alopecia areata patients.
November 2024 in “Medicina” Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” The report concludes that atypical Brauer nevus is more common in males, present at birth, and often misdiagnosed due to its unusual scalp locations.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
January 2011 in “Healthcare Informatics Research” Hair loss is significantly linked to symptoms like dry hair, scalp issues, addiction to tobacco or coffee, anxiety, and digestive problems.
42 citations,
June 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
19 citations,
January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow hair growth in adult monkeys, but a blocker called RU 58841 can counteract this and potentially help hair regrow.
16 citations,
April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
9 citations,
April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different areas of the scalp have varying hair thickness, useful for different types of hair transplant needs.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
2 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair characteristics without cutting the hair and may have various clinical uses.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
December 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Vitiligo often starts young, is linked to family history and stress, and requires comprehensive care including psychological support.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Pruritus is common in LPP and FFA, worsened by heat and stress, and relieved by cold, affecting quality of life.