scalp

Example Sentences

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The hair closest to the scalp will cover the most recent month, the next centimetre the next month, and so on.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

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

If that holds, Mr. Massie could be the president’s second scalp in less than a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

My scalp started buzzing like I knew where she was headed.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen