Clinicodermoscopic Evaluation of Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss Among Females in a Tertiary Care Center

The study "A clincodermoscopic evaluation of chronic diffuse hair loss among females in a Tertiary Care Center" involved 50 female patients, primarily aged 18 to 30, suffering from chronic diffuse hair loss. The most common cause of hair loss was Telogen effluvium (61%), followed by Female androgenetic alopecia (19%), and diffuse alopecia areata (14%). Dermoscopic findings were crucial in differentiating types of hair loss, with yellow dots being the most common in Telogen effluvium cases and hair diameter diversity more than 20% in Female androgenetic alopecia. The study also found a significant correlation between hair loss and nutritional deficiencies, particularly iron, and thyroid disorders. The researchers concluded that thorough dermoscopic evaluation and consideration of all possible causes, including iron levels and thyroid disorders, are essential in the evaluation of chronic hair loss in females.