Follicular Map: A Novel Approach to Quantitative Trichoscopy
January 2019
in “Skin appendage disorders”
TLDR The new Follicular Map method could help assess hair treatment effectiveness but has some limitations.
The document reported on a study that developed the Follicular Map (FMap), a new method for quantitative trichoscopy, by analyzing 40,000 images from over 3,400 trichoscopy exams. The study found that FMaps, which graphically represent the positions of hair follicles on the scalp, are unique to each person and consistent over time, even with hair loss and treatments. The study concluded that FMaps could be useful for assessing treatment effectiveness and for quality control in clinical trials for hair and scalp disorders. However, the method has limitations, such as requiring patient cooperation and being potentially unsuitable for conditions with scarring. Future research will investigate the use of FMaps in different types of alopecia and other applications.
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