Use of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of temporal triangular alopecia
An. bras. dermatol
; 90(1): 123-125, Jan-Feb/2015. graf
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ABSTRACT
Temporal triangular alopecia, also referred as congenital triangular alopecia, is an uncommon dermatosis of unknown etiology. It is characterized by a non-scarring, circumscribed alopecia often located unilaterally in the frontotemporal region. It usually emerges at ages 2-9 years. Alopecia areata is the main differential diagnosis, especially in atypical cases. Dermoscopy is a noninvasive procedure that helps distinguish temporal triangular alopecia from aloepecia areata. Such procedure prevents invasive diagnostic methods as well as ineffective treatments.
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Doenças Genéticas Ligadas ao Cromossomo X
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Dermoscopia
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Alopecia
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Alopecia em Áreas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article