Identification of Trichoscopic Features of Allergic Scalp Contact Dermatitis: A Pilot Study of a Single Center

June 2023 in “ Italian journal of dermatology and venereology ”

Michela Starace, Francesca Bruni, M Marcondes, Aurora Alessandrini, Bianca Maria Piraccini

allergic scalp contact dermatitis topical minoxidil p-phenylenediamine trichoscopy erythema white scales arborizing vessels simple red loops ASCD minoxidil PFD

Studysummary In this retrospective study, researchers from the University of Bologna observed that trichoscopy can aid in diagnosing allergic scalp contact dermatitis, with key findings including common trichoscopic patterns of erythema, white scales, arborizing vessels, and simple red loops in 12 patients diagnosed with the condition.

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