An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations

September 2003 in “ Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine ”

R. Dawber

hair pathology scalp diseases follicular anatomy horizontal section viewing fibrosing alopecias senile alopecia differential diagnosis dermatopathologists

TLDR The book is a detailed guide on hair and scalp diseases, useful for dermatopathologists.

Leonard C. Sperling's "An Atlas of Hair Pathology--with Clinical Correlations" provided a comprehensive visual and clinical guide to hair and scalp diseases, detailing normal follicular anatomy and the technical processing required for horizontal section viewing. The book's 28 chapters covered various hair and scalp conditions, with a strong focus on differential diagnosis, especially in fibrosing alopecias. It also addressed senile alopecia, affirming its existence with clear evidence. The atlas was highly recommended for dermatopathologists for its detailed and practical insights.

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