Evaluation of Dermatoscopic Findings of Alopecia Areata and Tinea Capitis in Pediatric Patients

    February 2022 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Mustafa Gündoğdu, Ayşenur Botsalı
    Studysummary This study found that dermatoscopic features can distinguish between tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children, with tinea capitis commonly showing comma hairs and alopecia areata showing exclamation mark hairs.
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