Role of Trichoscopy in Diagnosis of Different Hair and Scalp Disorders in Pediatrics
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Studysummary This review highlights the increasing use of trichoscopy, a noninvasive and well-tolerated diagnostic tool, to aid in the accurate diagnosis and management of various pediatric hair and scalp conditions, such as alopecia and other abnormalities. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Trichoscopy is a valuable noninvasive tool for diagnosing and monitoring various pediatric hair and scalp disorders, such as alopecia caused by tinea capitis, trichotillomania, and patchy alopecia areata. It is well-tolerated by children and parents due to its painless nature and can effectively evaluate conditions like early androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata incognita, and congenital triangular alopecia. The technique's repeatability allows for ongoing assessment of treatment efficacy and identification of specific hair shaft or scalp abnormalities.
