Follicular red dots: a novel dermoscopic pattern observed in scalp discoid lupus erythematosus.

Follicular red dots: a normal trichoscopy feature in patients with pigmentary disorders?*

Follicular red dots have been described as a trichoscopic feature of active discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp and its presence associated with a better prognosis. We report five patients with pigmentary disorders in whom follicular red dots were detected during scalp examination. We suggest that this pattern is probably related to the rich vasculature that naturally envelops the normal h...

Dermoscopy patterns of cicatricial alopecia resulting from discoid lupus erythematosus and lichen planopilaris.

BACKGROUND Dermoscopy is an important tool for the diagnosis of benign and malignant melanocytic diseases. Recently, this method has also been found to be extremely useful in the diagnosis and follow-up of alopecias. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to describe dermoscopic findings in patients with clinical and histopathological characteristics of cicatricial alopecia. METHODS A de...

Dermoscopic Approach to a Small Round to Oval Hairless Patch on the Scalp

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 Dermoscopic examination was performed for 148 patients with small round or ova...

Scalp sarcoidosis mimicking discoid lupus erythematosus with lichenoid features in histology

Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Psoriasis is a chronic, recurrent, and relatively common inflammatory dermatologic condition, which demonstrates various clinical manifestations including hair loss. It was once believed that alopecia was not a presentation of scalp psoriasis, but it is now widely accepted that psoriatic alopecia exists. Although the majority of patients get hair regrowth, it can potentially lead to permanent h...