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Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.

PRP combined with Ayurvedic medicine may effectively treat hair loss.

Rind-based techniques can lower scalp radiation dose and reduce hair loss in brain cancer treatment.

Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are useful for telling the difference between Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata.

Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.

Moles on the scalp are more common in people with more body moles and atypical moles, but not linked to balding.

SMP creates illusion of full hair, addressing various issues and bringing happiness to those with thinning hair.

Scalp melanomas are more dangerous and often missed, needing earlier detection.

Using wigs, hairpieces, and sprays can help people with hair loss feel better about themselves.

Two rare bald spots on the back of the scalp were found to be lupus, not alopecia areata.

Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.

Scalp cooling effectively prevents severe hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel and is safe.

Grouping certain skin cells together activates a growth pathway that helps create new hair follicles.

Some newly made compounds can block an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate growth, with one in particular being very selective.

The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.

Both ASR I and ASR II are effective scalp reduction techniques, with ASR I creating finer scars and ASR II removing more bald area and reducing stretch-back.

Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.

A boy had a rare scalp condition with thickened skin and different-colored hair.

Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a rare condition that causes scarring hair loss, mainly in older women, and requires ongoing treatment.

Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.

Thorough evaluation is crucial for understanding diffuse scalp hair loss.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

The document recommends three dermatology books for their valuable content on evidence-based medicine, comprehensive treatment descriptions, and updated information on hair and scalp disorders.

Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.

Choose the simplest, most fitting scalp reconstruction method for each patient's unique needs.

The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.

TYK2 inhibition may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing immune response.

A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.

A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.