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 Trichostasis spinulosa of the scalp mimicking Alopecia Areata black dots
A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
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 Dirty Dots as a Normal Trichoscopic Finding in the Elderly Scalp
Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
research Follicular red dots in areas with an anatomic colocalization of alopecia areata and vitiligo
Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.
research Trichoscopy findings in loose anagen hair syndrome: rectangular granular structures and solitary yellow dots
Rectangular black granules, solitary yellow dots, and mostly single-hair follicles suggest Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
research Clinical significance of dermoscopy in alopecia areata: analysis of 300 cases
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and manage alopecia areata by showing specific hair changes.
research Trichoscopy of alopecia areata: An update
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
research Trichoscopy for common hair loss diseases: Algorithmic method for diagnosis
The conclusion is that an algorithm using trichoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss but may need updates and a biopsy if results are unclear.
research Utility of dermoscopy in alopecia areata
Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata.
research Clinical evaluation of alopecias using a handheld dermatoscope
A handheld dermatoscope helps diagnose different types of hair loss effectively.
research Coudability hairs: a revisited sign of alopecia areata assessed by trichoscopy
Coudability hairs are useful markers for alopecia areata activity.
research Tinea capitis in Benghazi, Libya
Tinea capitis in Benghazi mainly affects children under 10, with Trichophyton violaceum as the leading cause.
research Role of Trichoscopy in Children's Scalp and Hair Disorders
Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
research Significance of Dermoscopy in Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia of the Female Scalp: Review of Twenty Cases
Dermoscopy effectively distinguishes between acute total hair loss and other types of female hair loss.
research Relevance of trichoscopy in the differential diagnosis of alopecia: A cross-sectional study from North India
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research A Nonrandomized study of trichoscopy patterns using nonpolarized (contact) and polarized (noncontact) dermatoscopy in hair and shaft disorders
Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.
research Absence of vellus hair in the hairline: a videodermatoscopic feature of frontal fibrosing alopecia
Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Exclamation marks and other trichoscopic signs of chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Chemotherapy can cause hair changes similar to alopecia areata, which might lead to misdiagnosis.
research Different Trichoscopic Features of Tinea Capitis and Alopecia Areata in Pediatric Patients
Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
research The value of dermoscopy in diagnosing eyebrow loss in patients with alopecia areata and frontal fibrosing alopecia
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses eyebrow loss, distinguishing between alopecia areata and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Non-scarring patchy alopecia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus differs from that of alopecia areata
Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
research Trichoscopy features of trichotillomania
Trichotillomania shows specific signs like black dots and uneven hair lengths but lacks certain features of alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopic signs in systemic lupus erythematosus: a comparative study with 109 patients and 305 healthy controls
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
research Trichoscopy as a useful method to differentiate tinea capitis from alopecia areata in children at Zagazig University Hospitals
Trichoscopy is good for telling apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in kids.
research Trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata and their relation to disease activity, severity and clinical subtype in T urkish patients
Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.
research Monitoring chemotherapy‐induced alopecia with trichoscopy
Chemotherapy caused hair loss with specific patterns, but most patients had hair regrowth after treatment, while some had lasting hair loss.
research Alopecia areata predictive score: A new trichoscopy‐based tool to predict treatment outcome in patients with patchy alopecia areata
A new tool can predict hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata patients.
research Dermoscopy of alopecia areata in restrospective analysis
Yellow dots are common in severe alopecia areata.
research Dermoscopic Findings in Radiation-Induced Alopecia after Angioembolization
Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.