Traction Alopecia: eMedicine Dermatology
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Traction Alopecia: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Dermatology, Hair, Hair Loss, Women's Health
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 10:20 pm By:
Traction alopecia is a common cause of hair loss due to pulling forces exerted on the scalp hair. http://bit.ly/99xaha
Scalp Reconstruction: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Scalp surgery is performed on an increasingly frequent basis. This article emphasizes scalp surgery and reconstruction as they pertain to dermatologic surgery and surgery performed by primary care physicians. Extensive surgical procedures of the scalp, such as ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:22 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Scalp reduction surgery was once performed to treat alopecia but not today. Learn more about scalp reconstruction. http://bit.ly/avh138
Ulerythema: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ulerythema ophryogenes, a rare cutaneous disorder, is characterized by inflammatory keratotic facial papules that may result in scars, atrophy, and alopecia. This disorder has been described in association with other congenital anomalies such as Noonan syndrome, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:18 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Ulerythema ophryogenes is a relatively infrequent disorder that mainly affects children and young adults. Learn causes. http://bit.ly/aewdJc
Monilethrix: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Monilethrix is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a beaded appearance of the hair due to periodic thinning of the shaft. The phenotype results in hair fragility and patchy dystrophic alopecia. The term monilethrix is derived ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 10:33 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Monilethrix is an genetic disorder characterized by a beaded appearance of the hair due to thinning of the shaft. http://bit.ly/a7DWFA
Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited form of zinc deficiency, characterized by periorificial and acral dermatitis, alopecia, and diarrhea. Pathophysiology Zinc is an essential trace nutrient required for the proper function of more than 100 enzymes ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 11:45 pm By:
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited form of zinc deficiency. Learn symptoms and more. http://bit.ly/cqXjkd
Tufted Hair Folliculitis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Tufted hair folliculitis is a rare, progressive pattern of scarring alopecia that affects the scalp. Its characteristic feature is the presence of groups of 10-15 hairs emerging from a single follicular opening. The cause of this ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 10:36 pm By:
Tufted hair folliculitis is a rare condition in which 10-15 hairs may grow from one shaft, leading to scarring alopecia.http://bit.ly/906h72
Trichotillomania: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In the literal sense of the word, trichotillomania (Greek for hair-pulling madness) is applied only for a limited number of the patients who show alopecia resulting from repetitive hair manipulations by the patient's own hand. Trichotillomania ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 10:33 pm By:
Trichotillomania is a psychological condition that involves a strong urge to pull your own hair. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/dt6iHb
Pseudopelade, Brocq: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1888, Brocq used the term pseudopelade to describe a unique form of cicatricial alopecia resembling alopecia areata (Pelade is the French term for alopecia areata).1 Over the last century, this condition has been a ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Brocq pseudopelade is a scarring form of alopecia. Learn the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/cdXBFm
Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1914, Piccardi described the first case of progressive scalp cicatricial alopecia, noncicatricial alopecia in the axilla and groin, and follicular lichen planus on the trunk and extremities, to which he gave the name cheratosi spinulosa ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 8:48 pm By:
Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur syndrome is a rare dermatological condition. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/9XGuFv
Alopecia Mucinosa: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Alopecia mucinosa, often referred to as follicular mucinosis, was first reported by Pinkus in 1957.1 The dermatologic eruptions consist of follicular papules and/or indurated plaques that demonstrate distinct histologic changes in the hair follicles that ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 8:22 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
When hair loss occurs after the hair follicle becomes inflamed, alopecia mucinosa may be diagnosed. See the cause. http://bit.ly/bHFj2e
Alopecia Areata: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Alopecia areata is a recurrent nonscarring type of hair loss that can affect any hair-bearing area. Clinically, alopecia areata can manifest many different patterns. Although medically benign, alopecia areata can cause tremendous emotional and psychosocial stress ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 8:20 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Hair loss that is recurrent and non-scarring over any part of the body may be determined to be alopecia areata. http://bit.ly/bTZX8p
Androgenetic Alopecia: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Androgenetic alopecia, or pattern alopecia, is an extremely common disorder affecting both men and women. The incidence of androgenetic alopecia is generally considered to be greater in males than females, although some evidence suggests that the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2010 at 1:12 pm By:
Medscape Dermatology Health Site
Androgenetic alopecia: New advances and study results at http://bit.ly/bhNiXr
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