Scalp

This chapter provides an overview of the common dermatological conditions such asAlopeciaandrogenic androgenic alopeciaAndrogenic alopecia, alopecia areataAlopeciaAreata, telogen effluviumTelogen effluvium that involves the scalp. The chapter discusses mainly from their clinical perspective. It provides details about the clinical presentation of these conditions and ways to diagnose them; where appropriate it provides clinical information regarding how to diagnose them clinically. It also discusses their treatment options and where appropriate the circumstances as to when the patients need to be referred to the dermatologist.