SynthesisActa dermato-venereologica2021
Diagnostic Accuracy of Trichoscopy in Trichotillomania: A Systematic Review.
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- Floral Eponyms in Dermatology: A Blooming Collection of Patterns, Signs, and Appearances.Indian dermatology online journal · 2026Article
- Exploring the lived experiences of individuals with trichotillomania: a descriptive phenomenological study.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Trichotillomania Incognita in an Adult Female: A Great Mimicker Worth Attention!Indian dermatology online journal · 2025Article
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection-A Trigger Factor for Telogen Effluvium: Review of the Literature with a Case-Based Guidance for Clinical Evaluation.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Dermoscopy of Trichotillomania: A Known Entity in an Exceptional Site with New Findings.Indian dermatology online journalArticle
- Comparative Study of Trichoscopic Features of Alopecia Areata between Adults and Children and between Different Body Parts (Scalp, Beard, Eyebrow, and Moustache).Indian journal of dermatologyArticle
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Abstract
Trichotillomania is formally classified as a mental health disorder, but it is commonly diagnosed by dermatologists. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the diagnostic value of trichoscopy in diagnosing trichotillomania. The analysis identified the 7 most specific trichoscopic features in trichotillomania. These features had the following prevalence and specificity: trichoptilosis (57.5%; 73/127 and 97.5%, respectively), v-sign (50.4%; 63/125 and 99%), hook hairs (43.1%; 28/65 and 100%), flame hairs (37.1%; 52/140 and 96.5%), coiled hairs (36.8%; 46/125 and 99.6%), tulip hairs (36.4%; 28/77 and 89.6%), and hair powder (35.6%; 42/118 and 97.9%). The 2 most common, but least specific, features were broken hairs and black dots. In conclusion, trichoscopy is a reliable new diagnostic method for hair loss caused by hair pulling. Trichoscopy should be included as a standard procedure in the differential diagnosis of trichotillomania in clinical practice.
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