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handheld device magnifying and illuminating skin for detailed examination

A dermatoscope, also known as a dermoscope or skin surface microscope, is a handheld device used by dermatologists to examine the skin in detail. It combines a magnifying lens with a light source, often polarized, to enhance the visualization of skin structures and patterns that are not visible to the naked eye. This tool is particularly useful for diagnosing skin conditions, including melanoma and other skin cancers, as well as evaluating hair and scalp disorders like alopecia.

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research Clinical Evaluation of Postoperative Pressure-Induced Alopecia Using a Hand-Held Dermatoscope

10 citations, March 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

A hand-held dermatoscope helped differentiate between pressure-induced alopecia and alopecia areata in a young patient, who then experienced hair regrowth within a month.

research Cladosporium Scalp Infection in an 11-Year-Old Girl

5 citations, January 2013 in “PubMed”

An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.

research Lichen Planopilaris Mimicking Androgenic Alopecia: The Importance of Using a Dermatoscope

May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Using a dermatoscope is crucial for accurately diagnosing hair loss conditions.

research Dirty Dots as a Normal Trichoscopic Finding in the Elderly Scalp

6 citations, January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology”

Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.

research Traction Alopecia

1 citations, May 2023 in “JAMA dermatology”

Tight hairstyles can cause hair loss, which can be permanent if not treated early.

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community 27/M closing in on a year of fin and min, feel like it’s only gotten worse.

in Chat 62 upvotes 6 months ago

A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.

community Is this regrowth? Some before & after pictures. Fin (1mg) EOD Reduced scalp pain, You can check my profile for some better pictures, it’s been good or bad, I really don’t know. Let me know about this, Thanks in advance.

in Progress Pictures 47 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress in hair regrowth after taking finasteride (1mg) every other day, and the replies to the post offering support, advice, and encouragement.

community Dutasteride Isn't Working? Get a Scalp Biopsy NOW

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 week ago

Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.

community Is this retrograde alopecia ??

in Chat 25 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 6 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

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