30 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that certain trichoscopic features like white peripilar sign, yellow dots, and scalp pigmentation are positively correlated with the severity of androgenetic alopecia in Chinese patients.
12 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopy revealed significant differences in certain variables, such as the brown peripilar sign and white peripilar sign, which may aid in diagnosing early and late stages of androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study reported that different types of alopecia have distinctive dermoscopic patterns, which aids in their 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.
June 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, researchers found that trichoscopy helps detect early signs of female-pattern hair loss before it is visible, highlighting its importance for monitoring and managing the condition.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This study found that dermoscopy is an effective tool for diagnosing and monitoring androgenetic alopecia in women, as it helped identify common signs such as hair miniaturization and peripilar brown halo.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” In this study, trichoscopy was found to be an effective noninvasive tool for diagnosing female pattern hair loss at early stages, potentially eliminating the need for scalp biopsies.
34 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported that polarized dermoscopy was better for visualizing vascular patterns, scaling, and reticular pigmentation, while nonpolarized mode better documented features like black dots and tapered hair in various hair and scalp conditions.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review explores the trichoscopic features of dark scalp, particularly the brown honeycomb pigment network, and its variations in different types of alopecia, but it presents no new clinical findings.
March 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” The authors concluded that dermoscopy is a useful tool in diagnosing different types of hair loss and scalp conditions.
February 2026 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” This study observed that white dots, focal atrichia, and honeycomb pigmentation on the scalp were significantly associated with the severity of androgenetic alopecia in men under forty.
January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, and the severity of androgenetic alopecia can be assessed with this method.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study observed no significant relationship between trichoscopic findings and disease severity in male or female androgenetic alopecia, despite some specific patterns correlating with different severity levels in female patients.
26 citations
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August 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that certain trichoscopic patterns, like exclamation mark hairs, were associated with active or mild alopecia areata in Turkish patients, aiding in diagnosis and prediction of the disease.
16 citations
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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.
This study suggests that dermoscopy provides additional insights for diagnosing pattern alopecia in short coated dogs, beyond what is visible through standard dermatological examination.
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.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study suggests that hormonal disturbances play a role in female pattern hair loss and that trichoscopy may be a useful tool for diagnosis and differentiation from other conditions.
28 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that specific trichoscopic features like white peripilar signs, scalp pigmentation, and focal atrichia are associated with advanced female pattern hair loss in Fitzpatrick skin type III patients.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study suggests that the presence of more than six vellus hairs in the frontal scalp at 20-fold magnification can be an additional criterion for diagnosing early female pattern hair loss.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study found trichoscopy to be a reliable non-invasive method for diagnosing various forms of alopecia, aiding in clinical management and reducing the need for biopsies in a hospital-based setting with 90 patients, including those with uncertain diagnoses.
April 2025 in “National Journal of Medical Research” This observational study conducted in an Indian hospital found that autoimmune conditions, particularly alopecia areata, were the most prevalent scalp dermatoses among 152 patients, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment to address both physical and psychological impacts.
245 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the dermoscopic features of common hair and scalp disorders and reports no new clinical results, aiming to assist dermatologists in diagnosing conditions like tinea capitis and alopecia areata.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” This review covers trichoscopy's role in diagnosing scalp disorders, emphasizing its potential to improve clinical accuracy, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This review examines the use of dermoscopy for diagnosing common hair disorders and highlights its importance, but it does not report new clinical results.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses trichoscopic features of hair disorders in individuals with dark skin phototypes and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for more specific diagnostic criteria for these populations.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, trichoscopy was highlighted as a valuable diagnostic tool for traction alopecia, particularly in black women, revealing common signs like vellus hair and hair casts, although it requires a suggestive clinical history for effective use.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This systematic review evaluated 60 studies on trichoscopy in hair and scalp disorders, revealing gaps in accounting for variables like disease stage or hair texture, and underscoring a need for more comprehensive analyses to fully understand trichoscopic patterns.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the uses and techniques of trichoscopy for hair and scalp disorders and reports no new clinical results.
46 citations
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review summarizes the clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathological features of alopecia types associated with cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus and explores their links to disease activity, but it reports no new clinical results.