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Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review.

Norma Elizabeth Vázquez-Herrera¹, Divya Sharma², Nouf Mohammed Aleid³

¹Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico.

Skin Appendage Disorders

|September 11, 2018

Summary

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This study introduces a systematic approach to diagnose scalp itch, classifying it based on lesions and hair loss. It emphasizes prioritizing common causes and using the SCALLP method for effective dermatological evaluation.

Keywords:

Anxiety Contact dermatitis Itch Lice Lichen planopilaris Pediculosis Pruritus Psoriasis Scalp Seborrheic dermatitis Trichoscopy

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Dermatology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Scalp itch (pruritus) is a common dermatological complaint.
Diagnosing scalp itch can be challenging, especially when no obvious cause is present.
This uncertainty causes distress for both patients and clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a systematic diagnostic approach for scalp itch.
To classify scalp pruritus based on the presence of dermatological lesions and hair loss.
To guide dermatologists in evaluating scalp pruritus efficiently.

Main Methods:

Classification of scalp pruritus into two types: with or without dermatological lesions.
Consideration of hair loss presence or absence.
Prioritization of common etiologies before less common ones.
Utilizing the SCALLP acronym and five evaluation steps (listen, look, touch, magnify, sample).

Main Results:

The proposed systematic approach aids in diagnosing the cause of scalp itch.
Classification based on lesions and hair loss provides a structured framework.
The SCALLP method and five steps offer practical tools for evaluation.

Conclusions:

A systematic approach, including classification and prioritized etiological consideration, improves scalp itch diagnosis.
The SCALLP acronym and five-step evaluation are valuable tools for dermatologists.
Effective management of scalp itch relies on a structured and assertive diagnostic process.