A Tricky Case of Hair Loss in a Child: Trichoscopy Saves the Day

    January 2018 in “ Indian dermatology online journal ”
    Sidharth Sonthalia, Abhijeet Kumar Jha, Vishal Gupta, Aimilios Lallas
    Studysummary This case report found that dermoscopy, showing characteristic "comma" and "corkscrew" hairs, effectively identified tinea capitis in a 7-year-old girl, allowing for early treatment before confirmation with fungal culture.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Role of Trichoscopy in Children's Scalp and Hair Disorders Pediatric Dermatology · 2013
    2. Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children Archives of Dermatology · 2011
    3. Utility of Dermoscopy in Alopecia Areata Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology · 2011

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