The Comparison of Trichoscopic Findings in Female Pattern Hair Loss and Chronic Telogen Effluvium in Female Patients

December 2021 in “ Journal of pharmaceutical research international ”

Sugat Jawade, Bhushan Madke, Adarshlata Singh, Swapna Jawade

female pattern hair loss FPHL chronic telogen effluvium CTE trichoscopic findings hair diameter variability reduced hair diameter decreased hair density vellus hair density single hair units yellow dots

TLDR Trichoscopic features can help dermatologists distinguish between female pattern hair loss and chronic telogen effluvium.

The study compared trichoscopic findings in female pattern hair loss (FPHL) and chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) in 40 female patients aged 30-60 years. It found that hair diameter variability, reduced hair diameter, and decreased hair density were significantly more pronounced in FPHL than in CTE. Additionally, FPHL showed higher vellus hair density and more single hair units. The presence of yellow dots was also more significant in FPHL. These trichoscopic features can help dermatologists distinguish between FPHL and CTE, aiding in better management of hair loss in female patients.

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