Main description:

Trichoscopy is the dermoscopic imaging of the scalp and hair. The method is based on dermoscopy and videodermoscopy and is used for the evaluation and diagnosis of hair and scalp diseases.

This book is a step by step guide to trichoscopy for practising dermatologists. Beginning with an overview of devices and tools, and trichoscopic terminologies, the following sections cover the diagnostic imaging of many different hair and scalp disorders, including alopecia, hair weathering, infection and infestation, psoriasis, and more. Complete sections are dedicated to systemic diseases and paediatric hair disorders.

The book concludes with algorithms to help diagnose different disorders, and discussion on monitoring and follow up.

The practical text is further enhanced with nearly 600 images to assist learning and self assessment.

Key points

Step by step guide to trichoscopic imaging for diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders
Covers numerous disorders and includes section on paediatric trichoscopy
Features algorithms to assist diagnosis
Highly illustrated with nearly 600 clinical images

Contents:

Section 1: Devices and Tools

Introduction

Section 2: Devices and Tools

Devices and Tools

Section 3: Trichoscopic Terminologies

Trichoscopic Terminologies

Section 4: Trichoscopic Language and Pattern Analysis

Follicular and Perifollicular Patterns
Interfollicular Pattern
Pattern of Hair Shafts
Pattern of Scaly Scalp

Section 5: Normal Scalp

Normal Scalp

Section 6: Nonscarring Alopecias

Androgenetic Alopecia
Female Pattern Hair Loss
Alopecia Areata Incognito
Alopecia Areata
Trichotillomania
Traction Alopecia
Telogen Effluvium
Anagen Effluvium

Section 7: Scarring Alopecias

Lichen Planopilaris
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Folliculitis Decalvans
Dissecting Cellulitis
Pseudopelade of Brocq

Section 8: Hair Weathering

Trichoscopy of Damaged Hair

Section 9: Infection and Infestation

Tinea Capitis
Pediculosis Capitis

Section 10: Inflammatory Scalp Diseases

Scalp Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Sebopsoriasis

Section 11: Systemic Diseases

Trichoscopy in Autoimmune Bullous Disorders
Trichoscopy in Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases

Section 12: Pediatric Trichology

Pediatric Hair Disorders

Section 13: Body Hair Disorders

Body Hair

Section 14: Effect of Dermatology Practice on Hair

Trichoscopy in Hair Transplantation

Section 15: Algorithms

Algorithm

Section 16: Monitoring Therapeutic Efficacy

Trichoscopic Monitoring and Follow-up