Triangular Temporal Alopecia - Two Case Reports, Dermoscopy and Review
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A 47-years-old man presented a localized hair loss in the left temporal region since birth. On dermatological examination was observed triangular alopecia area, well defined, measuring 4 x 3cm (Figure 1) without skin changes, such as atrophy, peeling or inflammation. Dermoscopy (DermLite DL3N; 3Gen) reveled in the injured area vellus hairs, surrounded by normal scalp with terminals hairs (Figure 2). No yellow spots, exclamation mark hairs or cadaver hairs were detected. He denied similar cases in the family.
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Triangular Temporal Alopecia - Two Case Reports, Dermoscopy and Review
A 47-years-old man presented a localized hair loss in the left temporal region since birth. On dermatological examination was observed triangular alopecia area, well defined, measuring 4 x 3cm (Figure 1) without skin changes, such as atrophy, peeling or inflammation. Dermoscopy (DermLite DL3N; 3Gen) reveled in the injured area vellus hairs, surrounded by normal scalp with terminals hairs (Figur...
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تاریخ انتشار 2018