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Scalp dysesthesia is a cutaneous condition characterised by pain and burning sensations without objective physical examination findings. [1]: 64 The pain sometimes is described as burning. Often there is an underlying psychosomatic cause, such as stress, depression or anxiety. [2] Only a few studies have been conducted on this condition.
Traction alopecia is a type of alopecia or hair loss caused by a chronic pulling force being applied to the hair. [1] It commonly results from a person frequently wearing their hair in a particularly tight ponytail, pigtails, or braids with increased likelihood when hair is chemically relaxed as this compromises the hair shaft's tensile strength resulting in hair breakage.
Cutis verticis gyrata is a medical condition usually associated with thickening of the scalp. [1] The condition is identified by excessive thickening of the soft tissues of the scalp and characterized by ridges and furrows, which give the scalp a cerebriform appearance. Clinically, the ridges are hard and cannot be flattened on applying pressure.
PCOS, thyroid disease, scalp psoriasis, sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) — the list could go on. Many health issues could trigger hair loss. Wearing your hair in tight hairstyles.
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 ]
People with Gómez–López-Hernández syndrome often have a short skull (brachycephaly), thin lips, low-set and posterior-angled ears, and scalp alopecia above both ears. [4] This bilateral scalp alopecia is the most consistent physical characteristic of Gómez–López-Hernández syndrome. [ 5 ]
[10] Fungal Culture. Scalp is scraped and the specimen is incubated for fungal growth commonly seen in tinea capitis. [10] Scalp biopsy. If the diagnosis of hair loss is unclear or not responsive to the treatment, a scalp biopsy may be required. Scalp biopsy will show evidence of inflammation, location, and change in the follicles.
Alopecia totalis is the loss of all hair on the head and face.Its causes are unclear, but believed to be autoimmune.Research suggests there may be a genetic component linked to developing alopecia totalis; the presence of DRB1*0401 and DQB1*0301, both of which are human leukocyte antigens (HLA), were found to be associated with long-standing alopecia totalis.