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    Glossary Tapering Hairs

    gradually thinning hair strands from root to tip

    Tapering hairs refer to hair strands that gradually decrease in diameter from the root to the tip. This characteristic is often observed in conditions like alopecia areata, where the hair shaft becomes thinner as it grows, leading to a tapered appearance. This tapering can be a diagnostic clue for dermatologists when assessing hair loss patterns.

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    1. Hair and scalp dermatoscopy Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2012 · 245 citations
    2. Dermoscopic Approach to a Small Round to Oval Hairless Patch on the Scalp Annals of Dermatology · 2014 · 41 citations
    3. Hair Shaft Abnormalities as a Dermoscopic Feature of Mycosis Fungoides: Pilot Results Dermatology and Therapy · 2024 · 3 citations
    4. Use of trichoscopy for the diagnosis of alopecia areata coexisting with primary scarring alopecia in a female hair loss patient Journal of Dermatology · 2019 · 2 citations
    5. Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans Annals of Dermatology · 2015 · 16 citations
    6. The Ratio of Typical Clubbing in Pulled-Out Hairs as a Useful Marker in Predicting the Course of Alopecia Areata Annals of Dermatology · 2024 · 1 citations
    7. Clinical significance of dermoscopy in alopecia areata: analysis of 300 cases International Journal of Dermatology · 2008 · 196 citations
    8. Utility of dermoscopy in alopecia areata 2011 · 76 citations
    9. Clinical evaluation of alopecias using a handheld dermatoscope Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011 · 66 citations
    10. Significance of Dermoscopy in Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia of the Female Scalp: Review of Twenty Cases Dermatology · 2008 · 42 citations
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