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Trichoscopy may be performed with any dermoscope. This chapter focuses on the features of different types of dermoscopes, such as handheld dermoscopes, basic digital dermoscopes, dermoscopic accessories for the iPhone, and advanced digital dermoscopes (videodermoscopes). Basic information is provided on performing trichoscopy.
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Rudnicka, L., Rusek, M., Borkowska, B. (2012). Introduction. In: Rudnicka, L., Olszewska, M., Rakowska, A. (eds) Atlas of Trichoscopy. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4486-1_1
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