Open AccessApplicability of trichoscopy in scalp seborrheic dermatitis
Author(s) -
Sandra Widaty,
Erdina H.D. Pusponegoro,
Githa Rahmayunita,
Rinadewi Astriningrum,
Meidisa Akhmad Adinda,
Caroline Oktarina,
Eliza Miranda,
Triana Agustin
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/ijt.ijt_86_18
Subject(s) - scalp , dermatology , medicine , seborrheic dermatitis , erythema , population , environmental health
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic-recidive inflammatory skin disorder with predilection in areas rich of sebaceous gland. The most common clinical manifestations are pruritus and scales. Although SD can be diagnosed without special tools, other examinations may be needed to determine additional specific therapy. Trichoscopy is one of the noninvasive tools which can help to diagnose SD as it can provide the microstructure view of the scalp.