Folliculitis decalvans is a scarring folliculitis of the scalp in which Staphylococcus aureus is commonly cultured. The onset is typically in young and middle-aged adults who are otherwise healthy ...
The primary cicatricial alopecias are an uncommon, complex group of disorders that result in permanent destruction of the hair follicle, usually involving scalp hair alone. Prompt diagnosis and ...
Skin is a seamless organ, like a fine cloth protecting valuable assets. Imagine a piece of silk. Just one small tear can make a big difference in how it looks. And it's the same with skin. Any ...
Some conditions, such as tinea capitis/scalp ringworm, cicatricial/scarring alopecia, and scalp psoriasis, can have both itching and hair loss as symptoms. Conditions that cause scalp itch can ...
Another form of hair loss primarily experienced by Black women known as central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia also commonly causes scalp itchiness, pain, and tenderness. To get to the root cause of ...