Is Trichoscopy a Reliable Method for Differentiation of Frontal Non-Scarring Alopecias?

April 2026 in “ Research Square ”

Muhammed Ali Gökkaya, İjlal Erturan, M. Tayfun Yıldırım, Hikmet Orhan

trichoscopy frontal non-scarring alopecias traction alopecia male pattern hair loss female pattern hair loss telogen effluvium hair diameter diversity single follicular units broken hair lonely hair TA MAGA FAGA TE

Preprint — not peer reviewed. This was posted to a preprint server or data repository. It has not been through a journal's review process, and its findings may change or not hold up.

Studysummary In this study, trichoscopic examination revealed that variations in hair diameter were more common in certain types of alopecia affecting the frontal scalp, suggesting the importance of evaluating the entire scalp for accurate diagnoses, although limitations include a single center design and small sample size.

Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer

View this study on researchsquare.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Research cited in this study

15 / 15 results

research Trichoscopy – A Valuable Tool for Identifying Conditions Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia

November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This review presents European expert guidelines for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia across genders but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of trichoscopy for differentiating similar conditions.

Dermoscopy of Hair and Scalp Disorders (Trichoscopy) in Skin of Color—A Systematic Review by the International Dermoscopy Society Imaging in Skin of Color Task Force

research Dermoscopy of Hair and Scalp Disorders (Trichoscopy) in Skin of Color—A Systematic Review by the International Dermoscopy Society Imaging in Skin of Color Task Force

2 citations , October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

This systematic review evaluated 60 studies on trichoscopy in hair and scalp disorders, revealing gaps in accounting for variables like disease stage or hair texture, and underscoring a need for more comprehensive analyses to fully understand trichoscopic patterns.

research The Dermatoscope in the Hair Clinic: Trichoscopy of Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia

24 citations , August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss effectively.

research Trichoscopy Patterns in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2 citations , June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology”

This study reviewed 39 studies with 3204 patients to identify characteristic trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata, highlighting yellow and black dots, broken, short vellus, and tapering hairs as key indicators. It found no single diagnostic trichoscopic finding but observed trichoscopy's utility in monitoring treatment response.

research The Role of Trichoscopy Beyond Hair and Scalp Diseases: A Review

5 citations , March 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This review discusses the use of trichoscopy for diagnosing systemic diseases and concludes that certain trichoscopic features may help dermatologists suspect these conditions.

research Update on Trichoscopy: Integration of Terminology by Systematic Approach and Proposal of a Diagnostic Flowchart

8 citations , November 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This review addresses the complexities in trichoscopy terminology and proposes an updated diagnostic flowchart for hair diseases, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Common Causes of Hair Loss: Clinical Manifestations, Trichoscopy, and Therapy

47 citations , December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This article reviews the classification, diagnosis, and management of hair disorders, emphasizing the role of trichoscopy and early diagnosis for effective treatment but reports no new clinical findings.

research Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy

69 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”

This review discusses trichoscopy as a noninvasive, effective technique for diagnosing various hair loss conditions and monitoring treatment, highlighting its potential to reduce scalp biopsy necessity.

research Scalp Dermatoscopic Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Relations with Disease Severity

30 citations , January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study observed no significant relationship between trichoscopic findings and disease severity in male or female androgenetic alopecia, despite some specific patterns correlating with different severity levels in female patients.

research Hair Shafts in Trichoscopy

86 citations , October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

Clinical Evaluation of Alopecias Using a Handheld Dermatoscope

research Clinical Approach to the Patient With Alopecia

21 citations , March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

This review discusses a clinical approach to diagnosing alopecia through patient history and clinical findings, but it reports no new clinical results.