Abstract | BACKGROUND: Various kinds of alopecia can show small round or oval hairless patch. Dermoscopy could be a simple, useful tool for making a correct diagnosis. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate clinical usefulness of dermoscopy for diseases with small round or oval hairless patch on the scalp. METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Dermoscopic examination for small round or oval hairless patch showed characteristic findings for each disease. Based on these results, we propose dermoscopic algorithm for small round or oval hairless patch on the scalp.
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Authors | Woo-Haing Shim, Seung-Wook Jwa, Margie Song, Hoon-Soo Kim, Hyun-Chang Ko, Byung-Soo Kim, Moon-Bum Kim |
Journal | Annals of dermatology
(Ann Dermatol)
Vol. 26
Issue 2
Pg. 214-20
(Apr 2014)
ISSN: 1013-9087 [Print] Korea (South) |
PMID | 24882977
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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