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Scalp Micropigmentation: A Clinicopathologic Correlation
Betty Nguyen1,2, Joshua S Mervis1, Paolo Romanelli1
1Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Introduction:
Scalp micropigmentation is a method of concealing alopecia by depositing permanent pigment in a tattoo-like manner. Pigment is deposited between hair follicles in a stippling pattern that resembles closely cut hair.
Case Presentation:
On trichoscopy, characteristic findings of scalp micropigmentation include homogenous, grey to black circular dots that are evenly spaced and appear larger than adjacent hair follicles. Findings were correlated with histopathology.
Conclusion:
Trichoscopy is a useful tool to visualize scalp micropigmentation in place of invasive procedures.
