Dermoscopic Findings and Comparison of Usefulness of Longitudinal Versus Transversal Sections in the Histological Diagnosis of Alopecia X

    October 2023 in “ Veterinary Dermatology ”
    Giordana Zanna, Francesca Abramo, Barbara Contiero … P. Roccabianca
    Studysummary This study found that in Pomeranian dogs with alopecia X, dermoscopic evaluations can supplement diagnoses, and transverse skin biopsy sections better assess hair follicle density and identify growth arrest phases compared to longitudinal sections.
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