research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a condition that causes inflammation and scarring on the scalp, mainly affecting African-American men, and can lead to permanent hair loss.
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Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
research Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
research Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Inhibitor Associated Psoriasiform Alopecia
Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Graham Little-Lassueur Syndrome with Hypertrophic Lichen Planus in a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C
A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Lichen Planopilaris (Scarring Alopecia) in a Child
A 12-year-old boy's hair loss and skin issues improved significantly with medication.
research The Itchy Scalp: An Overview of Scalp Pruritus and Its Management
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.
research Mesalazine in the Treatment of Extensive Alopecia Areata: A New Therapeutic Option?
Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.
research Sarcoidosis Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Master Mimicker or a Coincidental Finding?
Sarcoidosis can mimic other skin disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
research A 61-Year-Old Filipino Man with Lichen Planus Concomitant with Cicatricial Alopecia, Mimicking Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
research Dermoscopic Features of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
research Review of Scalp Alopecia Due to a Clinically Unapparent or Minimally Apparent Neoplasm (SACUMAN)
SACUMAN, a rare condition causing hair loss without clear signs, is often misdiagnosed and needs scalp biopsies for accurate detection.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
research Hair Pathology
Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
research Hair Loss
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research Linear Morphea Alopecia: New Trichoscopy Findings
Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
research Follicular Lichen Planus Caused by Wig Use: An Unusual Case of Koebner Phenomenon
Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.
research A Case Report of Verruca Vulgaris on Basis of Alopecia Areata Successfully Treated with Diphenylcyclopropenone
Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) effectively treated both alopecia areata and verruca vulgaris.
research Effectiveness of Terbinafine in Treating Toenail Onychomycosis and Associated Studies
Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
research Alopecia as a Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Follow-Up of a Brazilian Group
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mostly affects postmenopausal women, with diagnosis often delayed by 3 years.
research General Dermatology: Comprehensive Overview of Dermatological Conditions
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
research Atypical Folliculitis Caused by Malassezia spp. in Immunosuppressed Patients
Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
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 Metastatic Melanoma of the Tongue: A Rare Case
An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
research Coronavirus Is Not the Only Corona We Know in Dermatology
The document lists various skin conditions and structures named "corona" that are not related to the coronavirus.
research Scalp Psoriasis Associated with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
A woman's severe hair loss was caused by scalp psoriasis, not the initially thought condition, and treatment improved her psoriasis but couldn't restore her lost hair.
research Geometric Alopecia Associated with Lupus Erythematosus Panniculitis of the Scalp: A Case Series of Nine Korean Patients
Lupus erythematosus panniculitis on the scalp can cause unique geometric hair loss patterns.