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    Glossary Scalp Examination

    clinical inspection of the scalp to assess health and abnormalities

    A scalp examination, also known as a scalp check or scalp assessment, is a clinical procedure where a healthcare professional inspects the scalp to evaluate its health and identify any abnormalities. This can include checking for signs of hair loss, inflammation, infections, dandruff, or other dermatological conditions. The examination may involve visual inspection, palpation, and sometimes the use of a dermatoscope to get a closer look at the scalp and hair follicles.

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    1. Twelve‐point scale grading system of scanning electron microscopic examination to investigate subtle changes in damaged hair surface Skin research and technology · 2016 · 8 citations
    2. The value of trichoscopy in the differential diagnosis of scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2014 · 23 citations
    3. The first case report of kerion-type scalp mycosis caused by Aspergillus protuberus BMC infectious diseases · 2019 · 14 citations
    4. Clinico-Epidemiological, Trichoscopic, and Light Microscopic Evaluation of Pediatric Hair and Scalp Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital Dermatology Practical & Conceptual · 2026
    5. Prevalence and distribution of melanocytic naevi on the scalp: a prospective study Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery · 2011
    6. Hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent: an overview British Journal of Dermatology · 2013 · 20 citations
    7. Dirty Dots as a Normal Trichoscopic Finding in the Elderly Scalp JAMA Dermatology · 2016 · 6 citations
    8. Diagnosis and Management of Melanoma of the Scalp: A Review of the Literature Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2021 · 3 citations
    9. Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2021 · 2 citations
    10. Scalp Biopsy and Diagnosis of Common Hair Loss Problems InTech eBooks · 2013 · 2 citations
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    1. What hair loss pattern is this? Community · 1 Dec 2025
    2. Any good Trichologist/Dermatologist in Belgium? Community · 5 Apr 2025
    3. What should I do? Community · 2 Apr 2025
    4. Can I put these on my scalp??? Reddit · 25 Sept 2026
    5. Is it normal?? As there are cracks in my scalp and I am seeing no hairs or very little hairs in between them. I had HT exactly 9 days before and I had some native hairs between the transplanted ones as well. 2548 graft count Reddit · 29 Jul 2026
    6. How can I make topical fin that stays on my scalp? Reddit · 30 Apr 2026
    7. Is the “crunching” sound during microneedling my scalp actually the needles cutting through hair? Reddit · 24 Mar 2026
    8. Topical finasteride (P-3074) inhibits scalp DHT up to 70% Reddit · 22 Feb 2026
    9. How many grafts do you think? Will they be able to HT on to the scalp since it’s not gone fully? Been on min/fin/stamp for a year, little effect for me Community · 13 Jan 2026
    10. How do I make sure I'm applying minoxidil to my scalp instead of the hair? Reddit · 1 Nov 2025
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