In this article (Part II of II), the focus is on scarring alopecias (dissecting folliculitis, folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris, lupus erythematosus) in regard to pathogenesis ...

To characterize the contributions of individual amino acids to the structure or function of a protein, researchers have adopted directed evolution approaches, which use iterated cycles of ...

The primary cicatricial alopecias are an uncommon, complex group of disorders that result in permanent destruction of the hair follicle, usually involving scalp hair alone. Prompt diagnosis and ...

Red spots on the scalp can be caused by infections, allergic reactions, or autoimmune disorders. Common conditions include psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, ringworm, and folliculitis. Depending on ...

Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Malassezia, a yeast that often causes dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis (inflamed follicles), is the most ...