April 2012 in “Neuropediatrics” Trichothiodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder causing hair issues and sometimes linked to DNA repair defects.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hairline recession causes in Egyptian women, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.
10 citations
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March 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare case of trichothiodystrophy was found with autism, seizures, and mental retardation.
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
Trichorrhexis nodosa causes hair to break easily, often affecting young to middle-aged black women.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopic features help diagnose and assess female pattern hair loss severity, with inflammation playing a key role.
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
December 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Trichoscopy helped diagnose a teenage girl's hair loss as monilethrix.
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February 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Trichotillomania shows specific signs like black dots and uneven hair lengths but lacks certain features of alopecia areata.
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December 1982 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Hair-shaft abnormalities can indicate neurological disorders, some of which are treatable.
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July 2005 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is highly effective for diagnosing scalp disorders and should be used more in dermatology.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
September 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
April 2025 in “Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery” Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that requires careful diagnosis and follow-up.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
19 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichofolliculoma is a unique benign tumor mainly affecting middle-aged adults' faces, often misdiagnosed without histopathology.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy helps detect early complications in hair transplants and ensures quality in the procedure.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
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November 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy can be linked to urologic issues and high calcium in urine.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair characteristics without cutting the hair and may have various clinical uses.