Trichoscopy in trichotillomania: a useful diagnostic tool

• Published in: International journal of trichology Vol. 6; no. 4; pp. 160 - 163
• Main Authors: Ankad, Balachandra S, Naidu, M Varna, Beergouder, Savitha L, Sujana, L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.10.2014; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
• Subjects: Diagnosis; Diagnostic imaging; Original; Trichotillomania; India; trichotillomania; Trichomalacia; trichoscopy; trichoptilosis; tulip hair; v-sign

Trichotillomania (TTM) is characterized by patchy alopecia of hair bearing areas. This is because of compulsive urge to pull the hair. Scalp is the most common site for pulling hair. Usually, patients may have only small areas of baldness, in severe forms, tonsure pattern of baldness is observed. Di...