research ‘Black dots’ seen under trichoscopy are not specific for alopecia areata
This study found that 'black dots' seen under trichoscopy are not specific to alopecia areata and may occur in various other hair and scalp conditions.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Reflectance confocal microscopy can differentiate dermoscopic white dots of the scalp between sweat gland ducts or follicular infundibulum
Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
research Trichoscopy of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: Exclamation mark hairs and white dots as markers of disease chronicity
This article discusses the potential of trichoscopy in diagnosing and treating dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and emphasizes the need for early diagnosis to prevent progression but reports no new clinical results.
research Yellow dots in trichoscopy: relevance, clinical significance and peculiarities
This review highlights the occurrence of yellow dots, a trichoscopic finding, in several scalp conditions beyond alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results.
research White and yellow dots as new trichoscopic signs of severe female androgenetic alopecia in dark skin phototypes
This study suggests that yellow and white dot signs may be new dermoscopic indicators of advanced androgenetic alopecia in dark-skinned females, with certain trichoscopic features associated with darker skin types.
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5 / 102 resultscommunity What are these small dots/hairs around my hairline
Small hairs around the hairline may regrow with continued use of minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole. The user is hopeful about hairline improvement.
community Hair regrowth? Been noticing these tiny dots on my head where I apply 0.5 dut and 8% minox
User noticed tiny dots on their head after using 0.5% dutasteride and 8% minoxidil, which others identified as developing hair follicles. Encouragement was given to continue the treatment.
community [Discussion] Trichoscopy in sudden-onset AGA: Pathology and reversibility of "Yellow Dots" without 5AR-inhibitors?
Hair loss treatments discussed include microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, dutasteride, pumpkin seeds, saw palmetto, and scalp massage. The consensus is that finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for significant regrowth, while other methods may only slow hair loss.
community New baby hairs are popping out. Question though: what are these black dots on hairline? Clogged pores?
The user is experiencing new hair growth after using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, but is concerned about black dots on the hairline, which might be clogged pores or dormant follicles. The user previously used a topical minoxidil/finasteride spray and had good results, despite a shedding phase after switching treatments.
community A few days on RU58841 and JXL069, are my eyes deceiving me?
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, JXL069, and nizoral shampoo. The user reports seeing new black dots in areas where hair hasn't grown in years, suggesting potential regrowth.
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