The Flag Sign in Hair Fibers: An Indicator of Underlying Health Conditions
Introduction: While scalp hair is first and foremost a marker of personal style, it is also a critical indicator of an individual’s health. Among the…
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Triangular Alopecia: An Overview
Introduction: Triangular alopecia, also known as congenital triangular alopecia, temporal triangular alopecia, or Brauer nevus, is a unique form of hair loss first described in…
Understanding Kerion Celsi: A Guide to an Angry Scalp Infection
Introduction: Kerion Celsi is a severe, inflammatory form of tinea capitis, primarily affecting children. It is characterized by a boggy, purulent, and sometimes painful lesion…
Why do I have multiple hairs growing from the same opening in my skin?
Introduction The emergence of more than one hair fiber from a single follicular opening in the skin is a phenomenon that garners significant interest in…
The hair mount test: an indispensable tool in dermatology
The examination of hair shafts and hair bulbs under a microscope is a critical step in diagnosing various hair disorders. A classic method to facilitate…
An Introduction to Navigating the Complex World of Hair Consultations
Navigating the Complex World of Dermatology Hair Consultations: Dermatology is a medical field that deals with the health of the skin, nails, and hair. Among…
An overview of the consultation and diagnosis process for hair disorders
Hair disorders represent a complex medical field, with several hundred types and subtypes of recognized conditions. As our understanding of genetics and hair follicle biology…