Experience of a Hair Disease Unit: Analysis of 1,617 Cases

March 2016 in “ Turkish Journal of Dermatology ”

Aslı Bilgiç Temel, Yeşim Şenol, Berna Nazlım, Birgül Özkesici Kurt, Özlem Dicle

androgenetic alopecia telogen effluvium alopecia areata trichoscopic examination trichoscopy

TLDR Better understanding and using trichoscopy can improve hair disease diagnosis.

The study conducted by the Hair Disease Unit analyzed 1,617 cases to understand the prevalence and characteristics of various hair disorders. The research focused on conditions such as androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium. The findings provided insights into the demographic distribution and clinical features of these hair diseases, contributing to a better understanding of their diagnosis and management. The use of trichoscopy was highlighted as a valuable tool in the evaluation of hair disorders. This comprehensive analysis aimed to enhance the clinical approach to hair disease treatment and improve patient outcomes.

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