April 2023 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This study observed distinct dermoscopic features in pityriasis versicolor that could aid in its differentiation from similar skin disorders.
January 2023 in “Bio web of conferences/BIO web of conferences” This study identified specific dermoscopic features for differentiating rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis, suggesting dermoscope's value in diagnosing facial erythema with atypical presentations.
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July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that dermoscopy can identify distinctive features in canine pattern alopecia, such as hair shaft thinning and pigmentation patterns, which may aid in diagnosing this and potentially other skin disorders.
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November 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study observed that specific dermoscopic features, such as altered pigmentary network and yeast invasion of hair follicles, along with certain histopathological features, assist in diagnosing pityriasis versicolor.
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January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report details the dermoscopic features of bilateral cutaneous larva migrans in an adult male, noting similarities with lymphangioma circumscriptum but highlights that typical dermoscopy magnification may be insufficient for diagnosis.
January 2025 in “NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” This case series reports the specific dermoscopic features observed in two patients with syphilitic alopecia, highlighting alopecic patches with empty hair follicles and other distinguishing characteristics that may aid in differentiating it from other hair disorders.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Scalp skin condition LEDS has similar features to Zoon's balanitis, a mucosal skin disorder.
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April 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that videodermoscopy reveals distinct dermoscopic features in patients with alopecia areata incognita, aiding in biopsy decisions by identifying the appropriate sampling area and potentially avoiding unnecessary procedures.
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May 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This systematic review provides a detailed overview of the clinical and dermoscopic features of cutaneous adnexal tumors, highlighting their potential to mimic other skin lesions and assisting in differential diagnosis.
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May 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report describes a patient with secondary syphilis exhibiting distinct dermoscopic features, including moth-eaten alopecia and an erythematous background more pronounced than previously reported.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study examined the dermoscopic features of five patients with tuberous sclerosis and found that dermoscopy can differentiate characteristic cutaneous features from similar conditions, potentially aiding in earlier diagnosis when other symptoms are subtle or absent.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined dermoscopic features in African-American women with different types of alopecia and found that a perifollicular pink blush, potentially indicating inflammation, was common, particularly resolved with anti-inflammatory treatment, suggesting dermoscopy could aid in management.
June 2018 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that connective tissue nevi show distinctive dermoscopic and RCM features, with RCM being particularly helpful for diagnosing lesions of less than one year in duration.
July 2017 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study concluded that a combination of three specific dermoscopy features provides the highest diagnostic value for distinguishing actinic keratosis from other facial lesions.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that dermatoscopic features can distinguish between tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children, with tinea capitis commonly showing comma hairs and alopecia areata showing exclamation mark hairs.
October 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that yellow dots and broken hairs were the most common dermatoscopic features of alopecia areata in children, while short vellus hairs were most frequent in adults, with nail changes related to disease severity for both groups.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” This study reported that alopecic lesions after radiation exposure during angioembolization share dermoscopic features with alopecia areata, highlighting the importance of accurate patient history to avoid misdiagnosis.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study observed that videodermoscopic assessments of dermatomyositis patients revealed specific vascular and pigmentary features, suggesting it may be useful for preliminary diagnosis.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers examined trichoscopic features in 80 patients with androgenetic alopecia and found that hairshaft thickness heterogeneity was the most common feature, highlighting trichoscopy as a useful, non-invasive diagnostic tool for assessing this condition.
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” In this study, researchers identified yellow dots as the most common dermoscopic feature of alopecia areata, followed by black dots, broken hairs, short vellus hair, and tapering hairs.
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January 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In this study, researchers found that dermoscopy revealed specific features in Malassezia folliculitis, such as folliculocentricity and perilesional erythema, which can aid in its identification and potentially distinguish it from acne vulgaris.
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January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” This case report describes a 26-year-old male patient with trichofolliculoma, highlighting dermoscopic features that aid its diagnosis and distinct characteristics from other similar lesions.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” In this study, both topical minoxidil and latanoprost were found to improve dermoscopic features of alopecia areata, with latanoprost showing superior effectiveness; minor side effects included erythema and itching.
January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, researchers in South India observed that dermoscopic features like hair diameter diversity and miniaturized hair were common in female pattern hair loss, with yellow dots and honeycombing indicating more advanced stages, highlighting dermoscopy's utility in diagnosing and differentiating FPHL early.
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October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that comma hairs are a distinctive feature of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis, distinguishing it from alopecia areata, which is characterized by exclamation mark hairs.
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January 2008 in “Dermatology” This study reports that dermoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool for distinguishing acute diffuse and total alopecia of the female scalp from female pattern hair loss by identifying specific hair features.
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that after treatment with platelet-rich plasma, male androgenetic alopecia patients showed significant improvements in hair count, hair diversity, and reduction in certain dermoscopic features.
September 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This case study described the diagnosis of a trichofolliculoma in a 56-year-old woman, emphasizing its dermoscopic features and histological aspects that confirmed the tumor type, with no recurrence observed after excision.
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January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This report describes two scalp lichen simplex chronicus cases with hair loss and intense itching, noting unique dermoscopic and histopathological features.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopy criteria can distinguish female androgenic alopecia from chronic telogen effluvium, with specific features achieving 98% diagnostic specificity.