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August 2001 in “PubMed” This study found that contrast enhanced phototrichogram (CE-PTG) significantly improved detection of various hair types and growth stages in androgenetic alopecia compared to standard PTG and was comparable to biopsy analysis.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
November 2024 in “Annals of PIMS-Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University” This study concluded that trichoscopy is an effective, non-invasive tool for diagnosing telogen effluvium, with significant differences in trichoscopic findings between frontal and occipital scalp regions, aiding in distinguishing it from androgenetic alopecia for early diagnosis.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and assessing the severity of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia in patients when visual diagnosis is challenging.
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.
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.
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.
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that trichoscopy was useful in diagnosing different types of alopecia, with specific trichoscopic features aiding in the differential 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.
December 2025 in “Yassawi Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that trichoscopy is highly effective for diagnosing different types of alopecia, showing an average diagnostic accuracy of 90–95%, with specific features aiding in differentiating forms like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. New technologies and AI improve interpretation objectivity, suggesting expanded clinical integration.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this study, trichoscopy revealed hair shaft abnormalities similar to those seen in alopecia areata and chemotherapy-induced alopecia in patients over 12 months following hair restoration surgery.
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study suggests that corkscrew hair could serve as a new diagnostic marker for tinea capitis and that dermoscopy might help diagnose atypical cases swiftly.
In this study, trichoscopy was found to be a valuable non-invasive tool for diagnosing scalp lesions, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and reducing the need for scalp biopsies by identifying specific trichoscopic features associated with conditions like psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and alopecia areata.
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage different types of hair loss effectively.
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This observational study found that trichoscopy is a reliable tool for diagnosing various hair and scalp disorders, with common findings observed for different types of alopecia.
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May 1979 in “Medical & biological engineering & computing” The trichometer accurately measures hair growth and is easy to use.
June 2026 in “EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL MEDICINE GEORGIA” In this study, researchers found a positive correlation between trichoscopic features and histomorphological findings, supporting trichoscopy as a valuable tool for assessing androgenetic alopecia severity and monitoring treatment outcomes.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review highlights the increasing use of trichoscopy, a noninvasive and well-tolerated diagnostic tool, to aid in the accurate diagnosis and management of various pediatric hair and scalp conditions, such as alopecia and other abnormalities.
This study measured the force required to pluck anagen and telogen hair from volunteers, suggesting that trichotillometry could assess hair strength in alopecia patients and evaluate treatment efficacy.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study concluded that TrichoScan is error-prone in its current form and overestimates certain hair growth parameters, with results not aligning with clinical severity of alopecia.
March 2023 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study concluded that trichoscopy is a reliable, non-invasive, and faster diagnostic method for ambiguous cases of alopecia.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the complexities and challenges in hair transplant procedures, emphasizing the role of micro-inflammation and the usefulness of trichoscopy for detecting complications, and reports no new clinical results.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia was the most common cause of frontal hairline recession in Egyptian female patients, supporting the use of trichoscopy as a noninvasive diagnostic tool.
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May 2002 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that in male androgenetic alopecia, the contrast enhanced phototrichogram technique was superior in detecting changes in hair density and thickness compared to other methods.
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November 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study reviewed the usefulness of trichoscopy in diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata, noting that the technique identifies specific hair features like yellow and black dots, which are linked to the disease's chronic nature and treatment response.
August 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this study, researchers evaluated trichoscopy in diagnosing non-scarring alopecia and found diagnostic value in observing diverse hair diameters in androgenetic alopecia, black dots and broken hairs in alopecia areata, and empty follicles in telogen effluvium, supporting trichoscopy's utility in differentiating alopecia types.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study determined that trichoscopy is a sensitive and specific tool that effectively aids in diagnosing alopecia in women, especially when clinical diagnosis is uncertain.
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.
April 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study found that both trichoscopy and folliscopy are highly accurate for diagnosing telogen effluvium, but trichoscopy is easier and quicker to perform.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” This report highlights a case where dermoscopic observation of corkscrew hairs in a young woman led to the diagnosis of trichotillomania, emphasizing its role in distinguishing this psychiatric disorder from other forms of non-scarring alopecia and highlighting the importance of timely intervention.