Misdiagnosis of hair and scalp disorders in SoC patients is common, with 63% of cases initially misdiagnosed, including life-threatening conditions. Diagnostic errors often stem from atypical ...

Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a rare skin condition that causes hair loss, pain, and scarring. While there’s no cure, treatment may include oral and topical medications and antiseptic shampoos ...

The patient presented with her hair in fairly tight braids. At the vertex of the scalp is a dime-sized area of alopecia; no hair follicles are present under dermoscopy. There are no exclamation point ...

Trichodynia, often called scalp dysesthesia, is a condition marked by discomfort or pain in the scalp. “Tricho-” is related to your hair, whereas “-dynia” refers to a specific painful or unhappy area ...

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Key Takeaways Scalp yeast infections can cause itchy, red, or purple patches and ...