Dermoscopy of the Hair and Nails

Edited byAntonella Tosti, MD, is a professor of clinical dermatology at the University of Miami Health System. She is a worldwide recognized expert in hair and nail disorders and has been invited to lecture at major international conferences. She is the author of Dermoscopy of Hair and Scalp Disorders, the first hair and scalp dermoscopy atlas ever published. She is also editor of five textbooks on diagnosis and treatment of hair disorders and three textbooks on nail disorders. Dr. Tosti is the main author of the chapter on nail disorders in several major textbooks and an expert in patch testing for diagnosis of contact allergy. Dr. Tosti is member of numerous dermatological societies and is the author or co-author of more than 600 scientific publications.

"The book first addresses dermoscopic findings in hair disease, including alopecias, hair shaft disorders, infections, infestations, and inflammatory diseases … [it] is a worthy contribution to the field of dermatology."—Renata H. Mullen, MD, in Doody’s Book Reviews

• Trichoscopy Patterns Follicular Patterns Interfollicular Patterns Hair Shaft Hair Roots Through the ScalpNormal Scalp Normal Black ScalpInstruments For Scalp Dermoscopy How to Examine the Scalp Nonscarring Alopecias Male Pattern Hair Loss/Androgenetic Alopecia Female Pattern Hair Loss Alopecia Areata Alopecia Areata Incognito Acute Telogen Effluvium Chronic Telogen Effluvium Trichotillomania Dissecting Cellulitis Chemotherapy Alopecia Radiotherapy AlopeciaPrimary Scarring Alopecias Lichen Planopilaris Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Folliculitis Decalvans Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Traction Alopecia Secondary Scarring Alopecias Hair Shaft Disorders Monilethrix Pili TortiPili Trianguli and Canaliculi (Uncombable Hair) Pili Annulati Trichorrhexis Invaginata (Bamboo Hair) Trichorrhexis NodosaPediatric Hair DisordersAplasia Cutis Congenita Sebaceous Nevus Congenital Triangular Alopecia Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome Short Anagen Hair Syndrome Traumatic Alopecia Dermoscopy of the Black Scalp Antonella TostiNonscarring Versus Scarring Alopecias Androgenetic Alopecia Alopecia Areata Alopecia Due to Hair Breakage Tinea Capitis Traction Alopecia Dissecting Cellulitis Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Lichen Planopilaris Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Folliculitis Decalvans Pearls for the CliniciansHair Weathering Trichorrhexis Nodosa Trichoptilosis Bubble Hair Trichonodosis Extensions Camouflage Products Hair Cosmetics Systemic Diseases Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Dermatomyositis Sarcoidosis Cutaneous T Cell Lymphomas Systemic AmyloidosisInflammatory Scalp Disorders Scalp Psoriasis Seborrheic Dermatitis Contact DermatitisInfections Tinea Capitis Piedra Parasitoses of The Scalp Pediculosis Scabies Body Hair Disorders Keratosis Pilaris Trichostasis Spinulosa Circle Hairs Rolled Hairs Pseudofolliculitis Hair Root Evaluation Pull Test TrichogramDermoscopy-Guided Biopsies Antonella TostiHow to Select the Optimal Site in Scarring Alopecias How to Select the Optimal Site in Nonscarring AlopeciasEx Vivo Dermoscopy Ex Vivo Dermoscopy of Scalp Biopsies Ex Vivo Dermoscopy of Slides Dermoscopy in Canine and Feline Alopecia Fabia Scarampella and Giordana ZannaDermoscopic Features in Normal Dogs and Cats Dermoscopic Features in Selected Follicular Diseases Folliculitis Induced by Intraluminal Organisms Canine Demodicosis Canine And Feline Dermatophytosis Canine Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis Dermoscopic Features In Noninflammatory Alopecias Canine Pattern Alopecia Feline Self-Induced AlopeciaDermoscopy of the Nail Plate Dermoscopy of the Proximal Nail Fold Dermoscopy of the Hyponychium Dermoscopy of the Distal Edge of the Nail Plate Inflammatory Nail Disorders Nail Psoriasis Nail Lichen Planus Alopecia AreataTraumatic Nail Disorders Hematoma Onycholysis Traumatic Leukonychia Onychotillomania Brittle Nails Onychomycosis Nail Tumors Onychomatricoma Onychopapilloma Glomus Tumor Myxoid Cyst Fibroma/Fibrokeratoma Warts Pyogenic Granuloma Bowen’s Disease/Squamous Cell Carcinoma Melanonychia Melanocyte Activation Nevi Melanoma Intraoperative DermoscopyConnective Tissue Disorders Scleroderma Dermatomyositis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus