86 citations
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
26 citations
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September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for telling apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in kids.
Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
April 2026 in “Research Square”
83 citations
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Clomipramine may significantly reduce hair-pulling in Trichotillomania, but more research is needed on treatments and early onset cases.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience” rTMS may help treat trichotillomania in some patients.
4 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a quick and reliable way to diagnose hair loss in women.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A deep learning model was developed to help diagnose trichothiodystrophy by analyzing hair patterns.
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Cultural practices can influence trichotillomania, requiring culturally sensitive treatment.
11 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Serial trichoscopy is more reliable than the modified hair pull test for tracking alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” A multidisciplinary approach effectively improves trichotillomania without side effects.
Both trichoscopy and folliscopy accurately diagnose telogen effluvium, but trichoscopy is easier and faster.
31 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses eyebrow loss, distinguishing between alopecia areata and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The 'Swiss cheese' pattern in scalp biopsies can indicate trichotillomania, not just alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
23 citations
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November 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments are effective for hair loss conditions, but results vary by individual factors.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Trichoscopy is important for planning hair restoration in burn-related hair loss.
May 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Effective treatments for trichotillomania include cognitive-behavioral therapy, certain medications, and alternative support tools.
February 2026 in “Medical Science and Discovery” Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment can significantly improve trichotillomania in children.
34 citations
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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.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Trichoscopy is important for planning treatment of hair loss after burns.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and assesses the severity of androgenetic alopecia.
24 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is reliable for diagnosing Temporal Triangular Alopecia and can prevent unnecessary biopsies and wrong treatments.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
August 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Craig Ziering created a system to classify scalp hair patterns, important for improving hair restoration surgery results.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair extensions, highlighting the need for cultural awareness and research on these behaviors in the Black community.
May 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
188 citations
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June 1998 in “Molecular cell” Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses early female hair loss, but may need scalp biopsy for confirmation.