A Cross-Sectional Observational Study to Correlate the Trichoscopic Findings of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Disease Severity and Underlying Histopathological Changes

    November 2023 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Shreya Singh, Meena Makhecha, Kinjal Deepak Rambhia
    Studysummary In this study, researchers observed that trichoscopy could reliably identify features such as anisotrichosis and signs associated with inflammation and fibrosis in female pattern hair loss, which may aid in assessing disease severity and guiding treatment decisions.
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