Dermoscopy of Traction Alopecia in Black Scalp Patients: Insights from a Literature Review

April 2025 in “ Dermatology Practical & Conceptual ”

Thiago Vilas Boas, Rita Fernanda Cortez de Almeida, Violeta Duarte Tortelly, Michela Starace, Daniel Fernandes

traction alopecia trichoscopy Black scalp patients

TLDR Trichoscopy helps understand and manage traction alopecia in Black patients.

The document reviews the use of trichoscopy as a diagnostic tool for traction alopecia in Black scalp patients. Although trichoscopy findings are non-specific, they provide valuable insights into the progression of the disease when combined with a suggestive clinical history. This highlights the importance of trichoscopy in understanding and managing traction alopecia in this patient group.

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