Trichoscopy in Hair Disorders in Darker Skin: An Approach to Diagnosis
January 2020
in “
Clinical dermatology review
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New to Alopecia Areata? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → trichoscopy androgenetic alopecia alopecia areata trichotillomania tinea capitis congenital triangular alopecia traction alopecia lichen planopilaris discoid lupus erythematosus frontal fibrosing alopecia folliculitis decalvans dissecting cellulitis of scalp pseudopelade of Brocq AGA AA ringworm of the scalp traction hair loss DLE FFA
Studysummary This review describes distinct trichoscopic findings for various alopecias in individuals with skin of color, but reports no new clinical results. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
In 2020, a document discussed the use of trichoscopy, a non-invasive diagnostic tool, for diagnosing various hair and scalp disorders, particularly in individuals with darker skin. The document detailed the trichoscopic features of several conditions including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, trichotillomania, tinea capitis, congenital triangular alopecia, traction alopecia, lichen planopilaris, discoid lupus erythematosus, frontal fibrosing alopecia, folliculitis decalvans, dissecting cellulitis of scalp, and pseudopelade of Brocq. The document emphasized the importance of trichoscopy in accurately diagnosing these conditions, determining their activity, prognosis, and response to treatment.
