Table 1.
Different dermoscopic patterns in shorter and longer duration of lesions
| Dermoscopic patterns | Shorter duration | Longer duration |
|---|---|---|
| Color of dots | Red and reddish-brown | Dark brown to black |
| Scales | Minimal | Abundant |
| Background color | Bright red to pale red | Grayish-black |
| Follicles* | Hypopigmented terminal hairs | Perifollicular scales |
| Translucent vellus hairs | Translucent vellus hairs | |
| Perifollicular scales | Hypopigmented terminal hairs | |
| Black dots, corkscrew hairs, broken hairs |
*These are preliminary observations, need further evaluation to affirm these changes