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…
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Understanding the “Lonely Hair Sign” in Scarring Alopecias
Hair loss encompasses a vast array of conditions, each with unique clinical presentations, underlying pathophysiology, and therapeutic challenges. Within the domain of scarring (cicatricial) alopecias,…
Scarring Alopecia: Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans
Introduction: Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans (KFSD), also referred to as Keratosis pilaris decalvans, is a rare genodermatosis characterized by progressive follicular keratosis, leading to scarring…
Scalp Psoriasis Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Associated Hair Loss
Scalp psoriasis is a chronic, noncontagious skin condition that predominantly affects the scalp, manifesting in scaly, red, and raised patches. This condition can extend beyond…
An Overview of Alopecia Areata
Introduction: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition characterized by non-scarring hair loss, affecting individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. It is marked by the…
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…
Whisker Hair above the Ears and its Implications in Pattern Baldness
Whisker hair, a unique dermatological phenomenon, was first highlighted by Norwood in 1979. This condition involves the development of coarse, curly hair typically above and…
Unravelling the Tension: Types of Traction Alopecia and their Differential Diagnosis
Traction alopecia (TA) is a form of hair loss that is predominantly seen in individuals with tightly pulled hairstyles, which puts prolonged tension on the…