A Study of Dermatoscopic Findings in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia in a Tertiary Healthcare Centre in Western Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Mohd Moin N Khan, Dr. Deepti Saxena, Dr. Sachin Aggarwal

Abstract: Introduction: Cicatricial alopecia is a rare group of hair loss diseases which is characterized by the destruction of hair follicles and healed with scar tissue. This condition leads to permanent hair loss in the affected areas, as the damaged follicles are unable to regenerate. Objectives: The aim of study aims to assess the clinical and dermatoscopic characteristics observed in patients with cicatricial alopecia and highlight key features that facilitate accurate diagnosis to know the potential benefit of handheld dermatoscope. Methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study done in sixty five patients and diagnosis were established clinically and dermatoscopically. Trichoscopic examination was done by using a polarized-light dermatoscope with 10X magnification. Results: Sixty-five patients of primary alopecia were diagnosed on the basis of detailed history, clinical examination and dermatoscopic findings. The common findings are perifollicular scaling, white to yellow fibrotic areas and dots, arborising vessels, brown pigmentation and epidermal hyperplasia. Conclusion: Dermatoscopy can be a valuable tool in early diagnosis and treatment. Among the various trichoscopics findings, those of diagnostic value were identified.

Keywords: Alopecia, Dermatoscopy, Primary cicatricial alopecia, Trichoscopy, Handheld dermatoscope, Secondary alopecia

How to Cite?: Dr. Mohd Moin N Khan, Dr. Deepti Saxena, Dr. Sachin Aggarwal, "A Study of Dermatoscopic Findings in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia in a Tertiary Healthcare Centre in Western Uttar Pradesh", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 749-750, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25812124925, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25812124925