Trichoscopy Features of Trichotillomania

    February 2019 in “ Pediatric dermatology ”
    J.M. Martín, E. Montesinos, Pilar Cordero … Dolores Ramón
    Studysummary This abstract suggests that specific trichoscopic features like black dots, coiled hair, and trichoptilosis may help differentiate trichotillomania from patchy alopecia areata.
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