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    Trichoscopic Clues for Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata and Trichotillomania in Asians

    Saranya Khunkhet, Vasanop Vachiramon, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
    Studysummary This study found that trichoscopic features like exclamation mark hairs and angulated hairs were more indicative of alopecia areata in an Asian population, while features like broken hairs of different lengths and flame hairs were more common in trichotillomania.
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