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Adult, Male, Scalp (Edit search)
In the adult, there are several conditions that can affect the scalp. Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that is due to a person's own immune system attacking his or her hair follicles. In men, though, the most common cause of hair loss is male pattern baldness, which is a largely hereditary problem, but many treatments do exist to address hair loss. An even more common problem that occurs on the scalp is dandruff, called seborrheic dermatitis, and it is due to overgrowth of skin cells. Some men also suffer from acne keloidalis nuchae, which is a type of scarring due to chronic infection of follicles. Occasionally, pilar cysts will grow from the scalp. These are cysts filled with skin debris and may need to be removed in a minor surgical procedure. See the images below for more information on these and other conditions.
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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
This image displays the back of the neck at the hairline that is affected by acne keloidalis nuchae.
Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
This image displays a bald scalp with areas of sun damage and actinic keratoses.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
This image displays contact dermatitis on the scalp and adjacent to the scalp area in a young man who was using a…
Dandruff
Dandruff can have tiny, fine white flakes or larger yellow scales with a greasy appearance, as seen in this image.…
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
This image displays a patient with chronic discoid lupus.
Folliculitis
The lesions of scalp folliculitis can be very itchy, resulting in scratching and scabs.
Hair Loss (Alopecia Areata)
This image displays a circular area of hair loss, with no redness or scarring of the scalp, typical of alopecia…
Hair Loss, Male Pattern Baldness (Male Pattern Alopecia)
This man has worsening male-pattern hair loss resulting from the medication Tenormin.
Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)
In this scalp infested with head lice, there are 2 scabs from scratching and a few white nits on the hair shaft…
Mole, Atypical (Atypical Nevus)
As displayed in this image, atypical nevi (moles) usually have variation in color.
Pilar Cyst
A pilar cyst is a benign cyst that must be surgically removed.
Psoriasis
This image displays dry, scaly areas of the scalp typical of psoriasis.
Pyogenic Granuloma
Pyogenic granulomas can occur quickly on almost any part of the body. They are typically red to deep red and bleed…
Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratoses may become very large and lumpy in the scalp area. There are several on this man, which have…
