The Value of Trichoscopy in the Differential Diagnosis of Scalp Lesions in Pemphigus Vulgaris and Pemphigus Foliaceus

    November 2014 in “ Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ”
    Marta Sar‐Pomian, Marta Kurzeja, Lidia Rudnicka, Małgorzata Olszewska
    Studysummary This study suggests that trichoscopy may assist in diagnosing pemphigus, particularly for scalp-specific lesions, by identifying certain characteristic features.
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