Scalp Dermoscopy
Scalp Dermoscopy.
A "dermatoscope" is a hand held device that uses magnification, and a transiluminating source (sometimes with polarized light) to better evaluate hair loss patterns. I have several types of dermatoscopes. Most images here in my blog have been shot with a device known as Dermlite Pro HRII or Dermlite DL. A dermatoscope is essential to the proper evaluation of hair loss.
This article was written by Dr. Jeff Donovan, a Canadian and US board certified dermatologist specializing exclusively in hair loss.