Diagnostic Value of Dermoscopic Findings of Hair and Scalp in Cicatricial Alopecia

    January 2018 in “ Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology ”
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    TLDR Dermoscopy is a useful, low-cost method for diagnosing various types of hair loss disorders known as Cicatricial Alopecia.
    In 2018, a study was conducted on 30 patients with Cicatricial Alopecias, a group of uncommon hair loss disorders, to evaluate the diagnostic value of dermoscopy. The study found that dermoscopy was a practical and useful tool for diagnosing different types of Cicatricial Alopecia, with a sensitivity of 86.7%. Specific dermoscopic features were identified for different types of alopecia, such as pseudopelade of Brocq and folliculitis decalvans. The study concluded that a polarized-light handheld dermoscope attached to a digital camera is a practical, low-cost, and less invasive tool for diagnosing Cicatricial Alopecia compared to histopathology. However, the study recommended further research with a larger number of patients and different stages of disease activity.
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      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

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