scalp lesions, skin

Etiology

• macules
  • cutaneous lupus erythematosus
  • seborrheic dermatitis
• papules or plaques
  • acne
  • actinic keratosis
  • lichen simplex chronicus
  • melanocytic nevi
  • psoriasis
  • seborrheic keratosis
• nodules or tumors
  • benign neoplasms (melanocytic nevi)
  • malignant neoplasms
    • squamous cell carcinoma
    • basal cell carcinoma
  • metastatic tumor
  • nevus sebaceous
• scales
  • atopic dermatitis
  • chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
  • psoriasis
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • Tinea capitis
• lichenification
  • lichen simplex chronicus
• crusts
  • acute eczematous dermatitis
  • basal cell carcinoma
  • pyogenic infections (cellulitis)
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • Tinea capitis
• vesicles or bullae
  • acute eczematous dermatitis
  • dermatitis herpetiformis
  • Herpes zoster
  • pemphigus vulgaris
• pustules
  • Staphylococcal folliculitis

More general terms

• differential diagnosis of skin lesions by body region

Additional terms

• scalp