Current controversies in trichology: a European expert consensus statement
Author
Meyer-Gonzalez, T.
Bacqueville, D.
Grimalt Santacana, Ramon
Mengeaud, V.
Piraccini, Bianca Maria
Rudnicka, L.
Saceda-Corralo, D.
Vogt, A.
Trichology Experts Network Group
Vano-Galvan, S.
Publication date
2021ISSN
1468-3083
Abstract
Introduction: Hair disorders are one of the most common conditions within dermatology practice but, although new diagnostic tools and therapeutic options have arisen, the management of these patients still represents a major clinical challenge. Objective: This study aimed at gathering information and achieving consensus on relevant recommendations on the latest advances in alopecia, trichoscopy and hair dermocosmetics. Methods: Experts of the steering committee consulted the available evidence on trichology-related areas from the past 5 years and formulated recommendations based on the evidence and their experience. A modified two-round Delphi procedure was performed among 45 European dermatologists experts in trichology to consult their degree of agreement on twenty recommendations, using a 4-point Likert scale. Consensus was defined as >80% of participants scoring either 1 (totally agree) or 2 (agree). Results: In the first round of the Delphi questionnaire, 75% of the recommendations reached consensus. Those that were not agreed upon were reformulated by the steering committee and voted again after an online meeting, where consensus was achieved in all recommendations. Conclusions: All recommendations reached consensus after the two-round Delphi questionnaire and may be useful in clinical practice for dermatologists. The participants agreed that besides this consensus, further clinical studies are needed to assess the benefits of the emerging tools and treatments and to clarify the controversies that still exist in the field, aiming at improving patients' quality of life.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Published version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
61 - Medical sciences
616.5 - Skin. Common integument. Clinical dermatology. Cutaneous complaints
Keywords
Trastorns del cabell
Dermatologia
Alopècia
Tricoscòpia
Dermocosmètica capil·lar
Trastornos del cabello
Dermatología
Alopecia
Tricoscopia
Dermocosmética capilar
Hair disorders
Dermatology
Alopecia
Trichoscopy
Capillary dermocosmetics
Pages
9
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Collection
35; S2
Is part of
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Citation
Meyer-Gonzalez, T.; Bacqueville, D.; Grimalt Santacana, Ramón [et al.]. Current controversies in trichology: a European expert consensus statement. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2021, 35(S2), p. 3-11. Disponible en: <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.17601>. Fecha de acceso: 3 dic. 2021. DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17601
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