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Non scarring hair loss, also known as noncicatricial alopecia is the loss of hair without any scarring being present. [1] There is typically little inflammation and irritation, but hair loss is significant. This is in contrast to scarring hair loss during which hair follicles are replaced with scar tissue as a result of inflammation.
Contact dermatitis. What it looks like: Contact dermatitis has the same symptoms mentioned above, and can be a red rash that appears scaly or blistered, depending on its cause and severity. This ...
Acariasis is a term for a rash, caused by mites, sometimes with a papillae (pruritic dermatitis) or papule (papular urticaria), and usually accompanied by a hive and severe itching sensations. An example of such an infection is scabies or gamasoidosis. [citation needed]
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also spelt seborrheic dermatitis in American English) is a long-term skin disorder. [4] Symptoms include flaky, scaly, greasy, and occasionally itchy and inflamed skin. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Areas of the skin rich in oil -producing glands are often affected including the scalp , face, and chest. [ 4 ]
Alopecia Areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that affects about 2 percent of the population. It occurs when your immune system attacks your hair follicles. This can damage your ...
Dermatitis was estimated to affect 245 million people globally in 2015, [6] or 3.34% of the world population. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type and generally starts in childhood. [1] [2] In the United States, it affects about 10–30% of people. [2] Contact dermatitis is twice as common in females as in males. [11]
Irritant diaper dermatitis (diaper dermatitis, napkin dermatitis) Juvenile plantar dermatosis (atopic winter feet, dermatitis plantaris sicca, forefoot dermatitis, moon-boot foot syndrome, sweaty sock dermatitis) Molluscum dermatitis; Nummular dermatitis (discoid eczema, microbial eczema, nummular eczema, nummular neurodermatitis)
The classic symptoms of pellagra are diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and death ("the four Ds"). [4] A more comprehensive list of symptoms includes: Dermatitis (characteristic "broad collar" rash known as casal collar) Hair loss; Swelling; Smooth, beefy red glossitis (tongue inflammation) Trouble sleeping; Weakness; Mental confusion or aggression