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July 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Children with alopecia areata have different trichoscopic features than adults, including more empty follicular openings and pigtail hairs.
August 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Rubbing or pressing on the face can cause small bumps, and changing posture along with certain creams can improve them.
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study analyzed 11 patients with folliculotropic mycosis fungoides (FMF) in nonscalp areas, focusing on dermoscopic features to aid early diagnosis and treatment. Common clinical patterns included hair loss (90.9%), follicular papules (81.8%), and red patches (72.7%). Dermoscopic analysis showed consistent features like obliteration of follicles, loss of terminal hair follicles, and hair loss, with frequent findings of follicular accentuation, broken hairs, and dilation of follicular openings. These patterns help differentiate FMF from other dermatoses, though they are not entirely specific, indicating a need for larger studies to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Dermoscopy is emphasized as crucial for diagnosing FMF and distinguishing it from other follicular disorders.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.