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    Glossary Trichoscopy

    non-invasive technique to examine hair and scalp disorders

    Trichoscopy, also known as scalp dermoscopy or hair dermoscopy, is a non-invasive diagnostic technique used to examine the hair and scalp at high magnification. By using a dermatoscope, healthcare professionals can identify patterns and structures that are not visible to the naked eye, aiding in the diagnosis of various hair and scalp disorders such as alopecia, fungal infections, and other dermatological conditions.

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    1. Trichoscopy update 2011 Journal of Dermatological Case Reports · 2011 · 178 citations
    2. Trichoscopy in alopecias: Diagnosis simplified International Journal of Trichology · 2013 · 96 citations
    3. Trichoscopy of alopecia areata: An update The Journal of Dermatology · 2018 · 89 citations
    4. Trichoscopy for common hair loss diseases: Algorithmic method for diagnosis The Journal of Dermatology · 2010 · 89 citations
    5. Hair Shafts in Trichoscopy Dermatologic Clinics · 2013 · 86 citations
    6. Trichoscopy in genetic hair shaft abnormalities Journal of Dermatological Case Reports · 2008 · 74 citations
    7. Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy Current problems in dermatology · 2015 · 69 citations
    8. Platelets rich plasma versus minoxidil 5% in treatment of alopecia areata: A trichoscopic evaluation Dermatologic Therapy · 2016 · 62 citations
    9. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic features of 20 cases Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2017 · 53 citations
    10. Trichoscopic features of frontal fibrosing alopecia: Results in 249 patients Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2015 · 46 citations
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