research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
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research Clinical Description of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Concomitant Lichen Planopilaris
Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.
research Atypical Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus): Case Report and Literature Review in Occipital and Mid-Frontal Localizations
The report concludes that atypical Brauer nevus is more common in males, present at birth, and often misdiagnosed due to its unusual scalp locations.
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 Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Platelet-rich plasma treatment is effective for increasing hair thickness and works well for hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a scalp fungal infection in children that can cause hair loss, scaling, and other symptoms.
research Ethnic Hair Update: Past and Present
Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
research A Systematic Approach to Afro-Textured Hair Disorders
Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
research Yellow Dots in Trichoscopy: Relevance, Clinical Significance, and Peculiarities
Yellow dots in hair and scalp examinations are important for diagnosing different scalp conditions.
research A Simplified Approach to the Diagnosis of Alopecia
A simplified method was introduced to diagnose most hair loss types by examining the patient's history and scalp, with some cases needing further tests.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Clinicopathologic Study of Fifty Cases
The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
research Infections, Infestations, and Neoplasms of the Scalp
The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
research British Hair and Nail Society: Case Studies of Scalp and Hair Conditions
The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
research Cat Contact as a Risk Factor for Tinea Capitis Infection
Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
research Alopecia Areata Profiling Shows TH1, TH2, and IL-23 Cytokine Activation Without Parallel TH17/TH22 Skewing
Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Tinea Capitis: An Overview with Emphasis on Management
New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.
research Alopecia and Microbiome: Future Therapeutic Target?
The document concludes that changing the scalp's microbiome might be a new way to treat hair loss.
research Case of Follicular Mucinosis: Nestin-Expression in Mucin-Producing Cells
A 29-year-old man had a jaw plaque diagnosed as follicular mucinosis, linked to nestin-positive hair follicle stem cells.
research Regulatory Gamma Delta T Cells Protect Human Scalp Hair Follicles From Alopecia Areata In Vivo
Regulatory γδ T cells help protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
research An Overview of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
research Dermatitis Cruris Pustulosa Et Atrophicans: Scarring Alopecia Beyond Scalp Hair
DCPA is a chronic skin condition affecting the legs, often misdiagnosed, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
research Trichoscopy and Trichogram: Diagnostic Methods for Hair and Scalp Disorders
Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair in the Setting of Parry-Romberg Syndrome
A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Report of 2 Patients
Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
research Frontal Pattern Hair Loss Among Chinese Women Is Frequently Associated With Ponytail Hairstyle
Wearing a ponytail often is linked to hair loss at the front of the scalp in Chinese women.
research Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Hair, Scalp, and Skin Disorders: A Systematic Review
Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.
research Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treatment Success with a Novel Surgical Excision Approach Using Guarded High-Tension Sutures
A new surgical method using special sutures significantly reduced wound size and prevented disease return in patients with a scarring scalp condition.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.