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Glossary Scalp Melanoma

type of skin cancer originating in pigment-producing cells on scalp

Scalp melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing pigment, and occurs specifically on the scalp. It is particularly dangerous because it can be more challenging to detect early due to hair coverage and tends to have a higher risk of spreading to other parts of the body compared to melanomas in other locations.

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research Scalp melanoma: Distinctive high risk clinical and histological features

37 citations , January 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

This study observed that scalp melanomas in older men often grow rapidly, appear without pigment, and have more aggressive features compared to other head and neck melanomas.

research Preliminary evaluation of reflectance confocal microscopy features of scalp melanoma

7 citations , July 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

This article evaluates reflectance confocal microscopy features of scalp melanoma but reports no new clinical results, suggesting further investigation is needed.

research Scalp melanoma after antihair loss mesotherapy

6 citations , November 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.

research Diagnosis and Management of Melanoma of the Scalp: A Review of the Literature

3 citations , October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This review discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical features, and management of scalp melanomas, highlighting their high mortality rates and specific challenges in diagnosis and treatment; it reports no new research findings.

research Scalp Melanoma: A High-Risk Subset of Cutaneous Head and Neck Melanomas with Distinctive Clinicopathological Features

1 citations , December 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

This study observed that scalp melanomas had worse outcomes than non-scalp head and neck melanomas, with a higher risk of recurrence and melanoma-specific death.

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community Going bald is a genuine health issue.

100 upvotes 1 month ago

Bald people have a higher risk of skin cancer, especially on the scalp, and wearing a hat is suggested as a solution. Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned in this conversation.

community Just started ru58841, ask me anything.

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, tadalafil, and the recent addition of RU58841. The user shares experiences with these treatments, noting significant hair regrowth and stabilization, and discusses the cost and preparation of RU58841.

community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

224 upvotes 9 months ago

Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

community The Health Benefits of Head Hair

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair provides protection against head trauma, reduces skin cancer risk, helps remove heavy metals, and aids in wound healing. The conversation emphasizes the health benefits of maintaining head hair beyond cosmetic reasons.

community Are these new hair loss treatments ever gonna release?

43 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair loss treatments like Breezula and PP405 are delayed, with approvals taking years, while existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride remain popular. New treatments like Clascoterone and Veradermics are in trials, but high costs and lengthy approval processes slow their release.

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