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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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      Trichoscopic Patterns of Nonscarring Alopecia

      research Trichoscopic patterns of nonscarring alopecia's

      8 citations , January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      The authors concluded that trichoscopy is a valuable noninvasive tool for diagnosing and monitoring nonscarring alopecia, aiding in the identification of new hair signs in difficult cases.

      research Monilethrix: the use of tricoscopy in clinical diagnosis

      1 citations , June 2016 in “Medicina”
      This article reviews monilethrix, a rare genetic hair disorder causing brittle hair and alopecia, and emphasizes the need for clinical diagnosis and characteristic tricoscopic findings.
      A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy

      research A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy

      1 citations , March 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)”
      This case analysis found that trichoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing and monitoring treatment progress in tinea capitis by distinguishing between Microsporum and Trichophyton etiologies.
      Aftermath of COVID-19 Through the Eyes of Trichoscopy

      research After Math of COVID Through Eyes of Tricoscopy

      August 2024
      In this observational study, researchers found that acute telogen effluvium, a form of temporary hair loss, occurred in 80 patients following COVID-19 infection, with 70 showing a significant decrease in hair density and trichoscopic signs like peripilar sign and yellow dots.

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