research Common Causes of Pediatric Alopecia
Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
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research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Disorders in Darker Skin: An Approach to Diagnosis
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
research Hair Loss in Hospital Medicine: A Practical Guide
The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
Most children's hair loss is due to alopecia areata, stress-related shedding, scalp fungus, or hair-pulling.
research Basal Cell Carcinomas of the Scalp: Review of 77 Patients with 81 Tumors
The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.
research Nonscarring Hair Loss Disorders
Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
research South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance Against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
research A 5-Year Retrospective Study on Alopecia in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria
The most common causes of hair loss in a Nigerian hospital were discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp and alopecia areata, and more research is needed to understand and address these issues.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy (Trichoscopy)
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Dermoscopy Features of Some Scalp Disorders
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
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 Cosmetopoeia of African Plants in Hair Treatment and Care: Topical Nutrition and the Antidiabetic Connection
African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
research Beard Alopecia: An Updated and Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Presentation and Treatment
Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.
research Hair and Nail Conditions: Alopecia Evaluation
Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
research A Guide to Distinguish Alopecia Areata from Other Hair Loss Diseases Presenting Similar Clinical Manifestations
The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.
research Hair Loss in Infancy and Childhood
The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
research Hair Pathology
Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
research Hair and Scalp Infections
Hair and scalp infections are common and can lead to hair loss, requiring careful diagnosis to manage properly.
research Infections, Infestations, and Neoplasms of the Scalp
The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
research Dermoscopic Approach to Nonscarring Alopecia
Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.
research Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Children
Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.
research Hair Loss in Infancy and Childhood
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and management of hair loss in children require a detailed examination and understanding of various hair disorders.
research Neonatal Occipito-Linear and Temporo-Fronto-Parietal Alopecia: Can Non-Marginal and Marginal Forms of Transient Neonatal Hair Loss Be Found Together?
A baby boy had two types of temporary hair loss at birth, which might be two forms of newborn hair loss combined.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
research Managing Scalp Ringworm in Children
New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.
research Hair Diseases in Childhood
Children's hair diseases include compulsive hair-pulling, easily plucked hair, scalp fungal infections, and head lice, each requiring specific diagnosis and treatment.
research Index of Suspicion: Hair Loss and Parasitic Infections
The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.