P077 Updates on Trichoscopy in Diagnosing Scalp Disorders: A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Accuracy, Sensitivity and Specificity
June 2025
in “
British Journal of Dermatology
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trichoscopy alopecia areata androgenetic alopecia telogen effluvium tinea capitis diagnostic accuracy sensitivity specificity NICE guidelines BAD guidelines AI tools national trichoscopy registry hair loss baldness scalp disorders artificial intelligence National Institute for Health and Care Excellence British Association of Dermatologists
TLDR Trichoscopy is highly effective for diagnosing scalp disorders and should be used more in dermatology.
This systematic review highlights the effectiveness of trichoscopy as a diagnostic tool for scalp disorders, analyzing 36 studies with 11,250 patients. Trichoscopy showed high diagnostic accuracy, surpassing traditional methods, with specific sensitivity and specificity metrics for conditions like alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and tinea capitis. The review emphasizes the integration of trichoscopy into routine dermatology practice, aligning with NICE and BAD guidelines, and suggests developing standardized criteria, incorporating trichoscopic education, investing in AI tools, and establishing a national trichoscopy registry. These recommendations aim to enhance diagnostic pathways and improve patient care in dermatology.