الفهرس 
Scalp
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Abstract
Summary This study aimed at evaluating the role of dermoscopy in differentiating scaly scalp disorders as a bedside tool for enhancing the clinician ability in diagnosis of scaly scalp disorders. Although hair and scalp disorders generally are not associated with significant physical morbidity, the psychological impact of visible scalp problems may be very distressing. The good condition of the scalp is required for the patient’s mental well-being and social interaction. Scalp skin has special anatomic appearance due to the high concentration of pilosebaceous follicles and rich vascular and lymphatic supply. It is unique on the body due to the density of hair follicles and high rate of sebum production. These features make it susceptible to many diseases. Dermoscopy is a diagnostic tool for the identificati<on of fine structures and colors that cannot be observed with the naked eye, it is rapid, noninvasive, reliable, and an inexpensive method. It allows physicians to examine the macroscopic and microscopic primary morphology of skin lesions, identify subtle clinical clues, confirm nakedeye clinical diagnoses, and monitor treatment progress while posing little threat to the young patient. It is an in-office method, which reduces the need for performing biopsies. Handheld deromoscopy allows visualization of the structures at a 10-fold magnification or more. In inflammatory skin diseases, it is used for the evaluation of the type and the distribution of cutaneous blood vessels, as well as the color of the scale and the background of the lesion. This study was conducted on 100 patients from dermatology department, Tanta University of different ages with a wide spectrum of