Algorithms in Trichoscopy

January 2012

Adriana Rakowska, Lidia Rudnicka, Małgorzata Olszewska, Alfredo Rossi

trichoscopy Inui's algorithm 3-A system Videodermoscopy Scalp Psoriasis Severity Index VSCAPSI androgenetic alopecia

TLDR Androgenetic alopecia is the only hair loss condition with specific diagnostic criteria in trichoscopy.

The document discussed the use of algorithms and diagnostic criteria in trichoscopy for the differential diagnosis of hair loss. Three trichoscopic algorithms were highlighted: Inui's algorithm, the 3-A system for differential diagnosis, and the Videodermoscopy Scalp Psoriasis Severity Index (VSCAPSI) for evaluating scalp psoriasis. Androgenetic alopecia was the only hair loss condition with established specific diagnostic criteria.

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