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    Glossary Perifollicular Scaling

    flaky skin around hair follicles

    Perifollicular scaling refers to the presence of flaky or scaly skin around hair follicles. This condition can be a sign of various dermatological issues, such as psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, or certain types of alopecia. It often indicates inflammation or irritation in the area surrounding the hair follicle, which can lead to discomfort and potential hair loss if left untreated.

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    1. Absence of vellus hair in the hairline: a videodermatoscopic feature of frontal fibrosing alopecia British Journal of Dermatology · 2013 · 33 citations
    2. The dermatoscope in the hair clinic: Trichoscopy of scarring and nonscarring alopecia Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2023 · 24 citations
    3. Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution (FAPD) in 16 African-Descent and Hispanic Female Patients: A Challenging Diagnosis Skin appendage disorders · 2019 · 13 citations
    4. Clinicopathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution: A retrospective cohort study Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2021 · 7 citations
    5. Trichoscopic evaluation of frontal hairline recession in Egyptian female patients Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2020 · 4 citations
    6. A simple technique to distinguish fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution from androgenetic alopecia and concomitant seborrheic dermatitis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2021 · 2 citations
    7. Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic characteristics of patients with alopecia and hypothyroidism: An observational study Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018 · 2 citations
    8. Trichoscopic Features of Lichen Planopilaris versus Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review Dermatology Practical & Conceptual · 2025 · 1 citations
    9. Clinical Effectiveness of Two Old Immunosuppressant Drugs, Methotrexate and Azathioprine, in the Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris: A Randomized Clinical Trial Dermatologic Therapy · 2024 · 1 citations
    10. Clinico-mycological profile and trichoscopic findings among pediatric tinea capitis patients: A cross-sectional study from northern India (Haryana) Asian journal of medical sciences · 2022 · 1 citations
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    1. Perifollicular Fibrosis and its role in androgenetic alopecia. Is Aminexil/Kopexil a must for anyone with AGA? Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
    2. Polydopamine Synergizes with Quercetin Nanosystem to Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Accelerating Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia. Reddit · 20 May 2024
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