Dermoscopic Features of Scalp Hair in Patients of Various Fitzpatrick Types

Priya Agarwal; Noah Musolff; Madeline Tchack; Bianca Sanabria; Babar Rao

doi:10.5826/dpc.1602a6634

Dermoscopic Features of Scalp Hair in Patients of Various Fitzpatrick Types

Authors

Priya Agarwal Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Noah Musolff Rao Dermatology
Madeline Tchack Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Bianca Sanabria Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Babar Rao Rao Dermatology

Keywords:

dermoscopy, trichoscopy, hair, skin of color, fitzpatrick type

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Published

2026-04-30

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): 2026 Vol 16, No 2 | April

Section

Research Letter

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Agarwal P, Musolff N, Tchack M, Sanabria B, Rao B. Dermoscopic Features of Scalp Hair in Patients of Various Fitzpatrick Types. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2026;16(2):6634. doi:10.5826/dpc.1602a6634