scalp

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After ruling out more serious autoimmune conditions, my new dermatologist did a scalp biopsy and finally diagnosed me with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, or FAPD, in which inflammation damages hair follicles via scarring.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Championship Dunfermline are trying to end a 58-year wait to lift this trophy, while also claiming a fourth top-flight scalp along the way under former Celtic player and manager Neil Lennon.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Their major scalp came from Shetland, which had been held by the Lib Dems since the Scottish Parliament reconvened in 1999.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Treatments will clean, exfoliate and moisturize the scalp, and they will include a gentle head massage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

She had spent the night imagining what she would do in Lexie’s situation, every time feeling that flash of panic surge through her again from her scalp to the soles of her feet.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng