April 2026
Hair & Scalp
In this PANP360 Spotlight Experience, you’re guided through the core exam, covering how to assess the scalp, navigate different hair textures, and adjust your approach for patients with skin of color. The goal is not only to sharpen pattern recognition for common and complex presentations and improve diagnostic accuracy, but to make the hair exam more inclusive, respectful, and consistent for all patients.
April 2026
Hair & Scalp
In this PANP360 Spotlight Experience, you’re guided through the core exam, covering how to assess the scalp, navigate different hair textures, and adjust your approach for patients with skin of color. The goal is not only to sharpen pattern recognition for common and complex presentations and improve diagnostic accuracy, but to make the hair exam more inclusive, respectful, and consistent for all patients.
Culturally Sensitive Hair Loss Examination: A Framework for Advanced Practice Dermatology Providers
Culturally sensitive approaches to alopecia evaluation — This article highlights how clinicians can integrate cultural awareness, hair morphology knowledge, and respectful examination techniques to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in hair loss care.
Hair loss is a common chief complaint in dermatology and often carries a significant psychosocial burden. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential to optimize outcomes, particularly for scarring alopecias where delay may result in irreversible hair loss. A culturally sensitive approach to hair loss evaluation strengthens the therapeutic alliance, improves...
Hair and Scalp Exam: A Practical Clinical Guide for PAs and NPs
Have a question?
Some questions are best answered by experience.