TLDR Pathologists need better education and collaboration with dermatologists for accurate alopecia diagnosis.
The document discusses the challenges in diagnosing specific variants of alopecia due to factors such as limited knowledge on optimal biopsy types, processing methods, and understanding the normal histology of hair follicles and their changes throughout the follicular cycle. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding these characteristics and identifying essential diagnostic clues for pathologists to confidently suggest a diagnosis, thereby playing a crucial role in alopecia diagnosis. The authors stress the need for ongoing education, collaboration with dermatologists, and staying updated on advancements for accurate diagnosis and effective management of different types of alopecia.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
14 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
17 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
12 citations,
June 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found average numbers for different types of hair follicles in the scalp and observed differences between men and women, suggesting reasons for more common hair shedding in women.
90 citations,
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” AGA causes hair loss through follicle miniaturization and hair cycle changes; regrowth depends on anagen initiation in kenogen follicles.
