research ‘Black dots’ seen under trichoscopy are not specific for alopecia areata
Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
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research Reflectance confocal microscopy can differentiate dermoscopic white dots of the scalp between sweat gland ducts or follicular infundibulum
Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
research Trichoscopy of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: Exclamation mark hairs and white dots as markers of disease chronicity
Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
research Yellow dots in trichoscopy: relevance, clinical significance and peculiarities
Yellow dots in hair and scalp examinations are important for diagnosing different scalp conditions.
research White and yellow dots as new trichoscopic signs of severe female androgenetic alopecia in dark skin phototypes
White and yellow dots indicate severe female hair loss in dark skin.
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5 / 152 resultscommunity Black dots coming in along hairline, sign of regrowth?
User noticed black dots along the hairline and temples, questioning if it's regrowth. They are using a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, and a compounded topical treatment.
community What are these small dots/hairs around my hairline
Small hairs around the hairline may regrow with continued use of minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole. The user is hopeful about hairline improvement.
community Hair regrowth? Been noticing these tiny dots on my head where I apply 0.5 dut and 8% minox
User noticed tiny dots on their head after using 0.5% dutasteride and 8% minoxidil, which others identified as developing hair follicles. Encouragement was given to continue the treatment.
community [Discussion] Trichoscopy in sudden-onset AGA: Pathology and reversibility of "Yellow Dots" without 5AR-inhibitors?
Hair loss treatments discussed include microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, dutasteride, pumpkin seeds, saw palmetto, and scalp massage. The consensus is that finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for significant regrowth, while other methods may only slow hair loss.
community New baby hairs are popping out. Question though: what are these black dots on hairline? Clogged pores?
The user is experiencing new hair growth after using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, but is concerned about black dots on the hairline, which might be clogged pores or dormant follicles. The user previously used a topical minoxidil/finasteride spray and had good results, despite a shedding phase after switching treatments.
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