Pinpoint White Dots in the Scalp: Dermoscopic and Histopathologic Correlation

    September 2010 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Leonardo Spagnol Abraham, Juan Piñeiro‐Maceira, Bruna Duque‐Estrada … Celso Tavares Sodré
    Studysummary Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
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