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... Abstract Scalp dermoscopy or `trichoscopy' represents a valuable, noninvasive technique for the evaluation of patients with hair loss that allows for magnified visualization of the hair and scalp skin. It may be performed with a manual dermoscope (×10 magnification) or a videodermoscope (up...

... Abstract Psoriasis located on the scalp, face, skin folds, palms/soles and nails may require special consideration due to physical disability and discomfort, and because the treatment efficacy and safety may be different. There are many therapeutic approaches for psoriasis in difficult to treat...

... and to carefully examine the patient. Dermoscopy (trichoscopy) will afterward add additional data that can be further increased by scalp biopsy for histopathology and/or by other more specific tests. When approaching a patient with hair problems, it is mandatory to consider the strong psychological impact of hair...

... Abstract Itch management can be particularly complicated in some small areas like the scalp or the anogenital region for many reasons: the frequently poor diagnosis of the causes of itch in these areas, the dense innervation of these areas, and the symbolic value of these areas for the human...

..., frontal fibrosing alopecia, central centrifugal alopecia, and pseudopelade (Brocq). Cicatricial alopecias that are due to predominantly neutrophilic inflammation include folliculitis decalvans, tufted folliculitis, and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. Folliculitis keloidalis is a cicatricial alopecia...

...References References 1. Rodney IJ, Onwudiwe OC, Callender VD, Halder RM: Hair and scalp disorders in ethnic populations. J Drugs Dermatol 2013;12:420-427. 2. McMichael AJ: Hair and scalp disorders in ethnic populations. Dermatol Clin 2003;21:629-644. 3. Franbourg A, Hallegot P...