A Systematic Approach to Afro-Textured Hair Disorders

    April 2014 in “ Dermatologic Clinics ”
    Natalie Yin, Antonella Tosti
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    TLDR Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
    The document reviews the application of dermatoscopy for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in individuals with Afro-textured hair, noting the lack of research compared to white populations. It details dermatoscopic findings for various conditions such as CCCA, alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, traction alopecia, DLE, LPP, FFA, DCS, and PA, and discusses the challenges in diagnosing scarring alopecia due to unique features like pinpoint white dots in African ancestry individuals. The document emphasizes that while trichoscopy has reduced the need for biopsies in nonscarring alopecias and aids in differential diagnosis, biopsies are still essential for confirming scarring alopecias. Dermatoscopy is highlighted as a tool for selecting biopsy sites and improving pathologic diagnosis rates, with a call for more research to enhance understanding of scalp diseases in patients with Afro-textured hair. The document appears to be a general review without a specific study population.
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