An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations
October 2003
in “
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
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hair pathology follicular anatomy chronic telogen effluvium androgenetic alopecia fibrosing alopecias senile alopecia senescent balding dermatopathologists hair loss hair follicle chronic hair shedding male pattern baldness scarring hair loss age-related hair loss age-related balding skin pathologists
TLDR The book is a detailed guide on hair diseases and diagnosis, useful for skin disease experts.
Leonard C. Sperling's "An Atlas of Hair Pathology—with Clinical Correlations" is a comprehensive guide that showcases his expertise in hair pathology and clinical practice. The atlas, which spans 158 pages, provides detailed coverage of normal follicular anatomy, including the technical aspects of producing sections for horizontal viewing, which is particularly valuable for diagnosing chronic telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. Across 28 chapters, Sperling addresses a wide range of hair and scalp diseases, with a strong emphasis on differential diagnosis, especially in fibrosing alopecias. The atlas also highlights the often-overlooked condition of senile alopecia (senescent balding), providing clear evidence of its existence and importance. This resource is deemed essential for dermatopathologists and is praised for its clarity and comprehensive approach to hair pathology.
