Hirsutism in the Absence of Hyperandrogenism
Hirsutism is traditionally viewed as a clinical sign of androgen hormone excess in the body. Excessive terminal hair growth in androgen-dependent areas of the female…
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Trichobezoar – When Hair Becomes a Life-Threatening “Hairball” in the Stomach
Although dramatic cases are uncommon, trichobezoars are a recognized clinical entity in gastroenterology and psychiatry. They sit at the intersection of hair biology, behavioral health,…
Early onset pattern hair loss in men: evidence for a male equivalent to polycystic ovary syndrome
For families where there is a high prevalence of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), men who are genetically related have a tendency towards developing…
Lupus Erythematosus–Lichen Planus Overlap Syndrome
Cicatricial alopecia, also referred to as scarring alopecia, encompasses a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by irreversible destruction of the hair follicle and replacement with…
Scalp hair loss in scleroderma / en coup de sabre
Localized scleroderma (also called morphea) is an immune-driven condition that makes the skin and nearby tissues thicken and harden. When it appears as a narrow,…
Measuring Scalp Sebum: Principles, Quantification Techniques and Dermatological Relevance
Sebaceous glands are holocrine units that synthesise and excrete a complex lipid mixture – sebum – onto the surface of skin and hair. On the…
An Overview on Viral Folliculitis
Introduction: Folliculitis – the inflammation of hair follicles – most commonly arises from bacterial invasion, notably Staphylococcus aureus. However, a spectrum of viral agents can…
Sabouraud’s Sign: A Contemporary Assessment of Hair Breakage
Hair breakage can be as distressing for patients as hair loss, yet the two phenomena have very different aetiologies, prognoses and management strategies. Sabouraud’s sign,…
Scarring Alopecia: Pseudopelade of Brocq Overview
Pseudopelade of Brocq, often referred to simply as “pseudopelade,” is an uncommon and somewhat enigmatic form of scarring (cicatricial) alopecia primarily affecting the scalp. First…