Key Steps for Conducting a Hair & Scalp Exam
Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD, knows the impact of hair and scalp disorders on patients’ quality of life. Dr. Farah is an associate of professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota and founder of Alluma Dermatology. For Dr. Farah, quality care begins with a thorough hair and scalp exam. In this Next Steps in Derm video interview, conducted in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference …
Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD, knows the impact of hair and scalp disorders on patients’ quality of life. Dr. Farah is an associate of professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota and founder of Alluma Dermatology. For Dr. Farah, quality care begins with a thorough hair and scalp exam. In this Next Steps in Derm video interview, conducted in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference … Continue reading "Key Steps for Conducting a Hair & Scalp Exam"
Scalp biopsies are an important tool in diagnosing central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), especially in atypical presentations where making an accurate diagnosis through other means is challenging. Even though a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis could lead to hair-saving treatment, hair loss patients sometimes balk at the recommendation to biopsy. The authors of a brief communication published … 
Hair loss is a common yet complex condition that presents a significant challenge for both patients and dermatologists alike. Accurate diagnosis and effective management often require a meticulous and nuanced approach that enables the physician to discern subtle clues that distinguish between various etiologic forms of alopecia. At the 2025 Orlando Dermatology, Aesthetic, and Surgical Conference, …