Hair Shaft Abnormalities as a Dermoscopic Feature of Mycosis Fungoides: Pilot Results

July 2024 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”

Magdalena Jasińska, Joanna Czuwara, Nino Lortkipanidze, Agnieszka Michalczyk, Barbara Borkowska, Patrycja Gajda-Mróz, Marta Kurzeja, Małgorzata Olszewska, Lidia Rudnicka, Adriana Rakowska

hair shaft abnormalities pili torti 8-shaped hairs tapering hair shafts mycosis fungoides dermoscopic features inflammatory dermatoses psoriasis eczematous dermatitis

TLDR Hair shaft abnormalities can help distinguish mycosis fungoides from other skin conditions.

This study highlights the significance of identifying hair shaft abnormalities, including numerous pili torti, 8-shaped hairs, and rapidly tapering hair shafts, as key dermoscopic features for differentiating patchy/plaque mycosis fungoides from inflammatory dermatoses like psoriasis and eczematous dermatitis on non-scalp skin areas. These findings suggest that such hair shaft characteristics should be considered in the diagnostic process to improve accuracy in distinguishing these conditions.

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