TLDR Dermoscopy is a good, noninvasive way to see normal cat skin structures and could be useful for check-ups.
The study investigated the effectiveness of dermoscopy for examining the skin of 21 healthy domestic short-haired cats. Using a hand-held dermoscope at 10x magnification and a videodermoscope at 70x magnification, the researchers compared dermoscopic images to histological samples of the cats' skin. They found that primary and secondary hairs, as well as the arrangement of vessels, were clearly visible with both dermoscopic methods, and these observations matched the histological analysis. The study concluded that dermoscopy is a valid, noninvasive, and reproducible method for identifying normal skin structures in cats, and it holds potential for clinical examination, although further research is needed to establish its diagnostic value.
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.
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March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
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July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
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July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
