Trichostasis spinulosa of the scalp mimicking Alopecia Areata black dots

• Main Authors: Flavianne Sobral Cardoso Chagas (Author), Aline Donati (Author), Isabella Ibrahim Doche Soares (Author), Neusa Sakai Valente (Author), Ricardo Romiti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2014-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that leads to nonscarring hair loss. Black dots, also called comedo-like cadaver hairs, can be found in almost 50% of alopecia areata patients and indicate disease activity. Trichostasis spinulosa is a follicular disorder resulting from the retention o...