Trichoscopic Patterns and Confocal Microscopy Features of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

January 2023 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”

Maria Carmela Annunziata, Antonellá Tosti, Davide Fattore, Luca Potestio, Austin J. Maddy, Gabriella Fabbrocini

TLDR More research is needed to confirm initial findings on hair loss patterns from chemotherapy.

The study explored trichoscopic patterns and confocal microscopy features associated with chemotherapy-induced alopecia. As the first data in this field, it highlighted the need for further research with a larger patient cohort to validate the findings. The study's preliminary nature suggested that while initial observations were made, they required confirmation through more extensive studies.

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