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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Alopecia of scalp
  1. Alopecia totalis - front view of the head (image) 
    Hair loss is referred to as alopecia. Patchy hair loss on the scalp is called alopecia areata. Complete scalp hair loss is alopecia totalis. Hair loss from the entire ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2363.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Alopecia totalis - back view of the head (image) 
    Hair loss is referred to as alopecia. Patchy hair loss on the scalp is called alopecia areata. Complete scalp hair loss is alopecia totalis. Loss of all body hair ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2362.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Folliculitis - decalvans on the scalp (image) 
    Images ... Folliculitis, decalvans causes scarring with hair loss (alopecia). There are areas of "corn stalking" (grouped hairs arising within ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2423.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Trichotillomania - top of the head (image) 
    ... repetitive twisting and twirling of the hair. The hair loss is usually in a well-defined area with shortened, broken-off hairs and early regrowth of hair. The scalp is the most commonly involved site, but eyelashes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Alopecia, under treatment (image) 
    This picture shows alopecia areata, under treatment. The hair ... will occur when hair is lost along the scalp margin (ophiasis).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2364.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up (image) 
    In the scalp, fungal infections often form circular, scaly, inflamed patches. Frequently, there can be temporary hair loss (hair returns when infection clears but if treatment is delayed and scarring results, permanent hair loss can be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2351.htm - Medical Encyclopedia