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. 2022 Sep-Oct;67(5):573-578.
doi: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_561_22.

Eponyms in Trichoscopy

Salecha Akshay Jain  1 , Kinnera Boina  2 , Suruthi Purushothaman  3 , Kanmani Indra  3
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Eponyms in Trichoscopy

Salecha Akshay Jain et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2022 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Trichoscopy is a non-invasive scalp and hair dermoscopy. In our daily dermatology practice, many eponyms are used. The present article highlights various eponyms in trichoscopy described in dermatology.

Keywords: Dermoscopy; eponyms; trichoscopy.

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Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
Burnt matchstick sign – Trichotillomania
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Figure 2
Coudability sign – Alopecia areata
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Figure 3
Corkscrew hair – Tinea capitis
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Figure 4
Comma hair – Ectothrix
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Figure 5
Circle/Pigtail hair – Alopecia areata
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Figure 6
Exclamation mark hair – Alopecia areata
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Figure 7
Flame hair – Trichotillomania
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Figure 8
Mace hair – Trichotillomania
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Figure 9
Morse code hair – Tinea capitis
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Figure 10
Ribbon sign – Monelithrix
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Figure 11
Beaded hairs – Monilethrix like in congenital hypotrichosis
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Figure 12
Tulip hairs – Diagonally fractured hair shaft
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Figure 13
V sign – Trichotillomania
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