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Scalp melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is often found late due to its hard-to-see location, especially in older men. Early detection, possible treatments, and the role of hairdressers in spotting it early are discussed. More research is needed to improve detection and treatment.

Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.

Stopping forehead irritation and using hydrocortisone helped a man's skin, Martinique has lower melanoma rates, a man had an allergy to a specific antifungal, another had unexplained cysts, certain drugs can cause skin reactions without always being interrelated, a link between Fanconi anemia and a skin condition was suggested, high levels of a certain protein may play a role in a type of psoriasis, and there's a need to study the connection between scalp pain and hair loss.

Scalp skin grafts effectively cover lower limb defects with high success and minimal complications.

The text talks about a rare skin condition causing hair loss and suggests that people with this should also check their lung and heart health.

Galea fixation is a safe and effective way to remove bald scalp with minimal scarring and reduced stretch-back.

Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.

Scalp melanoma is more common and easier to diagnose early in people with androgenetic alopecia due to sun damage.

Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus that heal with strong topical steroids suggest Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, confirmed by biopsy showing specific immune cells.

The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.

Radiotherapy effectively treated a large scalp tumor in an elderly woman, avoiding surgery.

The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.

Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.

A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.

Stopping infliximab and using strong topical steroids can regrow hair lost due to psoriasiform alopecia.

Beta-blockers can cause rare skin side-effects, which usually improve after stopping the medication.

Hodgkin's lymphoma can show up as hair loss.

Composite flaps are better than muscle-only flaps for long-term skull coverage.

Imiquimod cream can rarely cause temporary hair loss.

UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.

A man's neck lump was a trichilemmal cyst, not cancer, and should be fully removed due to rare risk of becoming malignant.

Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.

Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.

Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.

Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.

The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.

Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.

Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.

Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.