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    Glossary Tapered Hairs

    refer to strands that thin from root to tip

    Tapered hairs refer to hair strands that gradually decrease in diameter from the root to the tip, giving them a conical shape. This natural tapering can be an indicator of healthy hair growth, as newly growing hairs often exhibit this characteristic. In the context of alopecia or hair loss conditions, the presence of tapered hairs can help dermatologists assess the stage and pattern of hair regrowth.

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      Syphilitic Alopecia: Uncommon Trichoscopic Findings

      research Syphilitic alopecia: uncommon trichoscopic findings

      32 citations , July 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”
      This study is the first to describe a mixed pattern of essential syphilitic alopecia using trichoscopy, identifying features like tapered bended hairs and perifollicular hyperkeratosis in a patient without secondary syphilis symptoms.
      Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects

      research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects

      33 citations , March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery”
      This article illustrates various hair shaft defects and suggests that dermatologists can diagnose most of them using light microscopy and polarization without needing advanced imaging techniques.
      Hair Loss in Children: A Detailed Overview of Pediatric Alopecia

      research Hair Loss in Children

      July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This chapter details the causes and diagnostic process of pediatric alopecia, including trichoscopic findings, but reports no new clinical results.
      Pediatric Radiation-Induced Alopecia Post Intracranial Vascular Malformation Embolization: A Case Report with Dermoscopic Findings

      research Pediatric Radiation-Induced Alopecia Post Intracranial Vascular Malformation Embolization: A Case Report with Dermoscopic Findings

      February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
      This case report describes a 7-year-old girl who developed radiation-induced alopecia after a neurointerventional procedure, with dermoscopy revealing specific hair and scalp patterns that helped diagnose this rare complication. The findings highlight the importance of dermoscopy in distinguishing RIA from other alopecic disorders in children.

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