research Diagnostic Evaluation of Hair Loss: A Narrative Review
Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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research Assessment, Reliability, and Validity of Trichoscopy in the Evaluation of Alopecia in Women
Trichoscopy is a quick and reliable way to diagnose hair loss in women.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: April 2022
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
research Dermoscopic Findings in Scalp Psoriasis and Seborrheic Dermatitis: Two New Signs; Signet Ring Vessel and Hidden Hair
Two new signs, 'signet ring vessels' and 'hidden hairs,' help tell apart scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
research A Prospective Study of Dermoscopic and Ultrastructural Features of Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia
The study found that white hair in vitiligo has specific patterns and structures, which vary with the stage of the disease and may be similar to another hair condition.
research Use of Low-Cost Videomicroscopy Versus Standard Videodermatoscopy in Trichoscopy: A Controlled, Blinded Noninferiority Trial
Low-cost videomicroscopes are not as reliable as standard videodermatoscopes for scalp examination due to lower image quality.
research Perifollicular Erythema as a Trichoscopy Sign of Progression in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Perifollicular erythema can indicate active frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Use of Smartphones in Telemedicine: Comparative Study Between Standard and Teledermatological Evaluation of High-Complex Care Hospital Inpatients
Low-cost videomicroscopes might not be reliable for examining scalp disorders compared to standard methods.
research A National Survey of Teledermatology Education in United States Residency Programs
Low-cost videomicroscopes may not be reliable for diagnosing scalp disorders, smartphones could be reasonable for teledermatology, and U.S. residency programs need more teledermatology training.
research Trichoscopic Evaluation of Frontal Hairline Recession in Egyptian Female Patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hairline recession causes in Egyptian women, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.
research Trichoscopic Findings in Cicatricial Alopecias and Hair Shaft Disorders and Its Application in Histopathology
Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
research Dermoscopy-Guided Scalp Biopsy in Cicatricial Alopecia
Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.
research Trichoscopy and Tinea Capitis: Comma and Corkscrew Hairs
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
research A Pilot Study Examining the Educational Impact of an Evidence-Based Lymphedema Booklet for Newly Diagnosed Melanoma Patients
The booklet increased melanoma patients' knowledge about lymphedema by 13%.
research Use of Low-Cost Videomicroscopy vs Standard Videodermatoscopy in Trichoscopy: A Controlled, Blinded Noninferiority Trial
Low-cost videomicroscopy may not be reliable for diagnosing hair loss compared to standard videodermatoscopy.
research Trichoscopic Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Clinical Correlation
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss, showing different signs at various stages of hair thinning.
research Hair Loss Among a Group of Egyptian Children
Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor the treatment of fungal scalp infections in children.
research The Clinicopathological Spectrum of Preclinical Folliculitis Keloidalis with Correlation to Its Dermoscopic Features: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study
Early detection and treatment of folliculitis keloidalis can prevent disease progression.
research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Unmasking Additional Latent Hair Loss Disorders
Postpartum hair loss can reveal hidden hair loss conditions.
research A Rare Case of Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Affecting a Female Child
A girl with a rare skin condition called Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans showed no significant improvement with treatment.
research Revisiting the Role of Melatonin in Human Melanocyte Physiology: A Skin Context Perspective
Melatonin affects skin and hair color and protects skin cells, with potential benefits for hair growth and skin health.
research Precise Diagnosis and Therapeutic Effect Evaluation by Dermoscopy and Calcium Fluorescent White Staining for Tinea Capitis and Other Hair Fungal Infection
Combining dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent white staining improves diagnosis and treatment of hair fungal infections.
research Perifollicular Erythematous Papules on the Scalp
The woman has a type of scarring hair loss with red bumps around hair follicles.
research Dermoscopic Pattern of Cicatricial Alopecia Caused by Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and Lichen Planopilaris
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.
research Absence of Vellus Hair in the Hairline: A Videodermatoscopic Feature of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Dermoscopy of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus: Report of Two Cases
Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
research A Cross-Sectional Observational Study to Correlate the Trichoscopic Findings of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Disease Severity and Underlying Histopathological Changes
Trichoscopic features help diagnose and assess female pattern hair loss severity, with inflammation playing a key role.
research Skin Changes on the Face Caused by Over-The-Counter Cosmetic Creams: An Observational Study of Clinical and Dermoscopy Features
Over-the-counter cosmetic creams can cause skin damage on the face that is visible under dermoscopy and confirmed by tissue analysis.
research Trichoscopy I: Non-Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.