Medical Scalp Treatment

Medical scalp treatments at Angeline Yong Dermatology address scalp conditions that sit at the intersection of dermatology and hair health — conditions that, if left untreated, actively contribute to hair loss and compromised follicle function. These treatments are prescribed and supervised by Dr. Angeline Yong within a full dermatology clinic context, distinguishing them from the cosmetic scalp treatments offered by beauty salons or non-medical hair…

The scalp is a uniquely complex skin site: it carries a higher density of sebaceous glands and hair follicles than most body regions, and is subject to a distinct set of inflammatory and infectious conditions. Common scalp pathologies managed at AYD Clinic include seborrhoeic dermatitis (chronic scalp inflammation driven by Malassezia yeast overgrowth, presenting as dandruff, flaking, and itching), scalp psoriasis (an autoimmune condition producing thick,…

In the context of hair loss, scalp inflammation is both a consequence and a cause: inflammatory infiltrates around follicles can disrupt the follicle cycling mechanism, push hairs prematurely into the telogen shedding phase, and — in scarring alopecias such as lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia — permanently destroy follicle architecture. Early treatment of scalp inflammation is therefore essential not only for scalp comfort but for…