Table 1.

Unique features of dark scalp and their variations

Features of dark scalp	Variations
Perifollicular pigmented network or honeycomb pattern	Disrupted in discoid lupus erythematosus and in secondary scarring alopecias
Pinpoint white dots	Nonscarring alopecias: regular distribution and often containing miniaturized or broken hair shafts
	Scarring alopecias: irregular distribution; the scalp between the dots contains irregular white patches
Erythema	Common, but the vascular patterns are hard to see