Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

Alopecia areata and trichoscopy: an observational study

Dr Sucheta Pathania, Dr Navneet Sharma

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Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common type of non–scarring alopecia. Genetic predisposition, autoimmunity, and environmental factors play a major role in the etiopathogenesis of AA. Trichoscopy is a simple and a non invasive technique used to detect various types of scalp and hair disorders. It is a simple bed side test which avoids unnecessary biopsies, besides diagnosing the condition it also helps in determining the treatment response. Aim and Objectives: To determine the various trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata. Materials and Methods: 50 patients with clinically diagnosed alopecia areata were enrolled for the present study. Trichoscopy was done using a digital microscope system in both non polarized and polarized modes after obtaining written informed consent. Result: Most common trichoscopic finding was yellow dots seen in 86% followed by short vellus hairs seen in 76%, oken hair in 60% and black dots in 44% patients respectively.

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Article: Download PDF    DOI : 10.36106/ijsr/1433498  

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ALOPECIA AREATA AND TRICHOSCOPY: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY, Dr Sucheta Pathania, Dr Navneet Sharma INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-8 | August-2020

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