Abstract
Trichoscopy (hair and scalp dermoscopy) is a novel method of noninvasive skin imaging that may be applied in diagnosing hair and scalp diseases. The method may also be used for quantitative evaluation and monitoring of hair loss in dermatological practice and in clinical trials. A rough semiquantitative estimation of trichoscopy features may be obtained with a handheld dermoscope and is sufficient for clinical practice. For research purposes and clinical trials, it is preferable to obtain digital photographs of the visualized area.
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Rudnicka, L. (2015). Trichoscopy. In: Humbert, P., Maibach, H., Fanian, F., Agache, P. (eds) Agache’s Measuring the Skin. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26594-0_109-1
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