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Contraindications Body Piercing Overview Contraindications Regulations Procedures Aftercare Potential complications While body piercing is generally safe, it is contraindicated in certain individuals due to the risk of allergic reactions and other health complications. Strong Contraindications Local infection or inflammatory disease: …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications The clinical presentation of traction alopecia varies widely. Common symptoms include: Itching Redness Scaling Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles) or pustules Multiple short broken hairs Thinning and hair loss Traction alopecia primarily affects the …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Early Stages Early histological findings include: Trichomalacia (thinned-out hair) Increased catagen and telogen hairs Normal number of telogen follicles Preserved sebaceous glands Late Stages As the condition progresses, histological findings include: Development of vellus …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Preventing further hair loss involves changing hair care and styling practices: Loosen hairstyles. Cut long hair to reduce weight. Avoid chemicals and heat on affected hair and scalp. Medical Treatments Various treatments can help …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Clinical Diagnosis Diagnosis of traction alopecia is primarily clinical, based on the patient’s history and physical examination. If the condition is suspected, a detailed history of hair care practices is crucial. Diagnostic Tools Dermatoscopy: …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Traction alopecia occurs due to several hair practices that exert tension on the hair, including: Regularly wearing tight hairstyles such as chignons, cornrows, dreadlocks, weaves, and braids. Using hair extensions. Applying chemical relaxers and …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss caused by prolonged or repetitive tension on the scalp hair. First described in 1907 among individuals from Greenland who wore tight ponytails, it results from hairstyles …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications General Treatments If left untreated, solar lentigines generally persist indefinitely. Several treatment options are available: Cryotherapy and Laser Surgery: These methods can destroy the lesions but may leave temporary or permanent white or dark …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Changes Within Solar Lentigo Seborrhoeic Keratoses: These may arise within solar lentigines, leading to localized thickening and textural changes. Inflammation: Solar lentigines may become inflamed, resulting in lichenoid keratoses or lichen-planus-like keratoses, which tend …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications The primary cause of solar lentigo is chronic exposure to UV radiation from the sun. This radiation induces changes in the skin, leading to an increase in the number of melanocytes and melanin within …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Solar lentigines are characterized by: Appearance: Flat, well-circumscribed patches that can be round, oval, or irregular in shape. Color: Varies from tan to dark brown or black. Size: Ranges from a few millimeters to …

Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Clinical Diagnosis Solar lentigo is often diagnosed based on its clinical appearance. However, distinguishing an irregular solar lentigo from melanoma, a potentially serious form of skin cancer, can sometimes be challenging. In such cases, …