20 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare” Dermatologists found teledermatology useful and confidence-boosting for diagnosing skin conditions, but faced limitations like technical issues and prescription restrictions. Despite this, they saw its potential to improve access to skin care, especially in remote areas.
9 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
8 citations,
March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Doctors don't use trichoscopy enough, even though it's good for diagnosing hair problems.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
April 2022 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Skin changes during pregnancy are common, and non-invasive imaging is safe for monitoring these changes.
32 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
May 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare bacterial infection of pubic hair can cause strong genital odor, but trimming hair and using clindamycin can quickly fix it.
14 citations,
April 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Yellow dots are common in severe alopecia areata.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Annals of the College of Medecine” Alopecia areata shows various signs on the skin that aid in diagnosis and prognosis, with certain features indicating more severe disease.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Low-cost dermoscopes can effectively diagnose early female pattern hair loss.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose and treat benign skin cysts.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new method combining dermoscopy and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy is more effective for evaluating vitiligo.
74 citations,
July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
15 citations,
February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose temporal triangular alopecia, avoiding unnecessary treatments.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “PubMed” Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.
4 citations,
October 2018 Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Skin research and technology” Temporal triangular alopecia in infants is mostly seen in males at birth, with unique features that help with diagnosis.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
December 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing Atrichia with Papular Lesions in children without needing a biopsy.
June 2024 in “Dermatopathology” A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is a promising tool for diagnosing and monitoring Alopecia areata.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” A well-equipped resident's bag enhances clinical skills, preparation, confidence, and learning for junior doctors.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” A girl with a rare skin condition called Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans showed no significant improvement with treatment.