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Insights in Trichoscopy: The Utility of Ultraviolet‐Induced Fluorescence Dermoscopy in Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata and Tinea Capitis in the Pediatric Population

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hair loss is a common and frequently distressing concern in the pediatric population. Diagnosis of hair loss in children can be challenging due to overlapping clinical features between conditions, resulting in the risk of delayed treatment. Ultraviolet-induced fluorescence dermoscopy (UVFD) is a novel supplement to polarized dermoscopy (PD) that can facilitate diagnosis of scalp disorders in children. We present two cases of hair loss (alopecia areata and tinea capitis) where utilization of UVFD revealed distinct trichoscopic features and facilitated accurate and efficient diagnosis.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/pde.70062

Authors: Kathleen E. Daly, Hana I. Nazir, Kendall L. Buchanan, Elena B. Hawryluk, Elizabeth V. Seiverling

Institutions: Augusta University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Tufts University

Language: English

Topic: Hair Growth and Disorders

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4415232843

FWCI: 0.924

Cites: 10

Cited by: 1

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