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Scabs on scalp causes. If your scalp scabs are not from a head injury, they may be caused by an underlying health condition, aggressive scratching, or an infection. “Health conditions often are ...
Dermatology. Scarring hair loss, also known as cicatricial alopecia, is the loss of hair which is accompanied with scarring. This is in contrast to non scarring hair loss . It can be caused by a diverse group of rare disorders that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss.
Uncombable hair syndrome ( UHS) is a rare structural anomaly of the hair with a variable degree of effect. It is characterized by hair that is silvery, dry, frizzy, wiry, and impossible to comb. [ 4] It was first reported in the early 20th century. [ 5] It typically becomes apparent between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. [ 6]
Signs and symptoms. Hair follicle and mesenchymal dermal papilla, labelled at top. Pattern hair loss is classified as a form of non-scarring hair loss. Male-pattern hair loss begins above the temples and at the vertex ( calvaria) of the scalp. As it progresses, a rim of hair at the sides and rear of the head remains.
Ixodes holocyclus adult female tick early in attachment on human skin behind ear at hair line. Note swollen lymph node on neck below the tick Ixodes holocyclus Adult female tick - four to five day attachment on human skin behind ear. Lymph node on neck is swollen and a very large area around the tick is inflicted with hypoesthesia (numbness)
The HAIR-AN syndrome is a rare subtype of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) characterized by hyperandrogenism (HA), insulin resistance (IR) and acanthosis nigricans (AN). The symptoms of the HAIR-AN syndrome are largely due to severe insulin resistance, which can be secondary to blocking antibodies against the insulin receptor or genetically absent/reduced insulin receptor number/function.
Loose anagen syndrome, also known as loose anagen hair syndrome, is a hair disorder related to dermatology. It is characterised by the easy and pain free detachment of anagen staged hairs from the scalp. [ 5][ 6][ 3] This hair condition can be spontaneous or genetically inherited. [ 6][ 7] Loose anagen syndrome is primarily described in fair ...
Specialty. Dermatology. Pseudofolliculitis barbae ( PFB) is a type of irritant folliculitis that commonly affects people who have curly or coarse facial hair. [ 1] It occurs when hair curls back into the skin after shaving, causing inflammation, redness, and bumps. [ 2][ 3] This can lead to ingrown hairs, scarring, and skin discoloration.