Red Scalp Disease: An Underdiagnosed Entity
Red scalp disease is characterized by diffuse erythema, inflammatory lesions, and vascular changes. Patients often exhibit mild facial photosensitivity but may not show prominent facial rosacea symptoms. Distinct trichoscopic patterns can assist in accurate diagnosis. Early recognition and treatment with systemic antibiotics, such as tetracyclines, are crucial to prevent progression to more severe inflammation. Increased awareness among dermatologists and trichologists is essential to enhance the diagnosis and management of this condition.
Authors
- Luis Enrique Cano‐Aguilar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0710-5430)
- Eduardo Corona‐Rodarte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9807-0546)
- Daniel Asz Sigall
- Alejandra Segarra-Ponce
- Sofía Olvera-Lerma
Institutions
- Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (MX)
- Secretaría de Salud de Jalisco (MX)
- Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Skin Appendage Disorders
- Published
- 2024-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000542573
- Primary Topic
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00