research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
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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 Dermatology Issues in Sports
Athletes can experience various skin issues, which can be treated and prevented with appropriate care and protective measures.
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 Tineas: Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Systemic therapy is needed for deep hair follicle infections, and proper dosage is crucial for treatment success.
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 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 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 Dermatophyte Infection Encircling Vitiligo: A Unique Case Study
A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
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 Selected Topics in Pediatric Hair Loss
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are key for pediatric hair loss disorders, and addressing the emotional effects on children is important.
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 Patterns of Common Dermatological Conditions Among Children and Adolescents in Pakistan
Scabies is the most common skin condition among children in Pakistan, with poor hygiene and contact with animals being major risk factors.
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 Kerion Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans in an Infant
A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
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 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 Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
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.
research Diagnosis of Hair Loss: Clinical Features of Common Causes
The document describes the signs of different common types of hair loss.