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…
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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…
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…
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…