A Clinico-Trichoscopic Analysis of Hair Density and Diameter Variability in Relation to Severity Grading of Female Pattern Hair Loss

September 2022 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

Vishu Michelle, Kanathur Shilpa, Budamakuntala Leelavathy

female pattern hair loss FPHL trichoscopy hair density hair shaft diameter frontal scalp severity grading female pattern baldness hair thickness

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This study at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute involved 90 women to analyze hair density and diameter variability in relation to the severity of female pattern hair loss (FPHL) using trichoscopy. Results showed a significant decrease in hair density and average hair shaft diameter as FPHL severity increased, particularly in the frontal scalp area. The study concluded that trichoscopic measurements are useful tools for determining the severity and progression of FPHL, despite limitations such as the lack of histopathological confirmation and absence of healthy controls.

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