10 citations,
March 2015 in “PubMed” Scalp micropigmentation, a cosmetic tattoo technique, is a promising non-surgical treatment for hair and scalp deformities, despite potential complications.
10 citations,
May 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” Scalp reductions are no longer commonly recommended.
9 citations,
September 2016 in “Forensic science international” Hair area varies with age and sex, but hair index and medullary index do not.
8 citations,
September 2015 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” Scalp cooling does not stop hair loss from radiotherapy.
8 citations,
April 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Dovobet ointment used overnight effectively reduces scalp psoriasis severity and itch.
7 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hair transplantation can successfully treat stubborn alopecia areata.
7 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.
7 citations,
November 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” FUE and SMP together can effectively treat hair loss, needing fewer procedures.
6 citations,
November 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
6 citations,
December 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
5 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Healthy scalp leads to better hair quality and less damage.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal” An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Temporal hair loss relates to overall scalp hair loss in women.
5 citations,
October 2018 in “Burns” Most patients who had scalp skin removed for burns as children had normal hair growth and were satisfied years later.
5 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Vitamin D3 ointments are effective and safe for treating scalp psoriasis.
4 citations,
November 1970 in “PubMed” Mustard oil and unsaturated fatty acids can stop the growth of scalp fungus and prevent it from infecting hair.
4 citations,
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injecting scalp tissue micrografts is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss after COVID-19.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Scalp basal cell carcinoma may be more aggressive and harder to treat than other types, requiring special attention and further research.
4 citations,
July 2015 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman with unexplained hair loss was found to have harmless skin tumors and a scarring hair loss condition, but the tumors didn't cause the hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur about 4 weeks after scalp surgery but usually grows back within 3 months without treatment.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp and beard hair survive best in hair transplants, but the procedure needs high skill and takes longer.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “PubMed” SMT effectively treats advanced baldness with high satisfaction.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using body hair with scalp hair for hair transplants improves density and coverage in severe hair loss cases.
3 citations,
February 2018 in “Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports” Hair transplants are usually safe but can rarely cause scalp AVF, which can be effectively treated with surgery or endovascular methods.
3 citations,
February 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Strong skin creams work well for long-term scalp inflammation in Rapp-Hodgkin Ectodermal Dysplasia.
3 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
3 citations,
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Fiber implants effectively treat permanent hair loss with over 85% success and minimal complications.
2 citations,
August 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Virtual reality can reduce pain during scalp injections.