June 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Dermoscopy can quickly and reliably distinguish Tinea Capitis from Alopecia Areata by identifying specific hair patterns.
April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that a unique target-like hair regrowth pattern in alopecia areata may be more common than thought and should be properly identified.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.
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October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Yellow dots look different in various hair loss conditions and can help diagnose them.
A man had a rare pigmented nodule on his scalp that developed from birthmarks.
November 2023 in “BMJ case reports” A man in his 30s had patchy hair loss on his leg due to primary follicular mucinosis.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for examining and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
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April 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps distinguish between scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and Lichen Planopilaris for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
May 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for early detection and monitoring of female pattern hair loss.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with follicular psoriasis got better after treatment with skin cream and allergy pills.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
October 2024 in “African Health Sciences” Skin lesions help identify TCM syndromes in alopecia areata.
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January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Trichoscopy helps distinguish Lichen Planopilaris from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia by identifying unique hair loss patterns.
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” White and yellow dots indicate severe female hair loss in dark skin.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
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June 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
Combining dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent white staining improves diagnosis and treatment of hair fungal infections.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” Dermoscopy is useful for identifying and tracking different types of hair loss without scarring.
January 2020 in “International journal of scientific research” Dermoscopy shows that varying hair shaft thickness and single hair follicles are main signs of male pattern baldness, especially in the fronto-temporal region.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study concluded that yellow dots are a common and useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata in dark-skinned individuals and may indicate the severity of the condition.
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July 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
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October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Dermoscopy effectively diagnoses and evaluates female hair loss treatment.
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
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January 2008 in “Dermatology” Dermoscopy effectively distinguishes between acute total hair loss and other types of female hair loss.
October 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.
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September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Yellow and orange colors are important for diagnosing certain skin conditions.