Evaluation of Hair Density and Hair Diameter in the Adult Egyptian Population using Quantitative Trichoscopic Analysis

Background: The majority for studies on accepted hair density values has been done in Caucasian additionally Asian populations, whereas there is a scarcity of literature on hair density among Egyptians. Trichoscopy is a rapid and inexpensive technique for assessing hair density that has been effectively employed in various investigations and establishing normative value can aid in better identifying the presence of disease as well as offering a useful baseline or target when researching and treating hair loss in this group of individuals. Aim of the Work: Quantitative trichoscopic measurement will be utilized for determining hair density & hair diameter among adult Egyptians as well as the results are going to be contrasted to those of people of other ethnicities. Patients and Methods: 250 males subjects took part in the investigation. Quantitative trichoscopic analysis was applied to examine hair thickness & diameter across 4 locations on the scalp. Results: There were Highly statistically significant alteration amongst Vertex, Temporal & Occipital regarding Hairs, the density besides thickness of Hair. Conclusion: Quantitative trichoscopy is a simple, rapid in addition painless method for determining hair density. Normal values, which can be established through trichoscopy, should be used when investigating and controlling hair loss in clinical practice.