The Histopathology of Alopecia Areata in Vertical and Horizontal Sections

    December 2001 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    David Whiting
    Studysummary This study reports that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies improve the diagnosis of alopecia areata, especially when characteristic inflammatory infiltrates are missing.
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    Research cited in this study 5

    1. Eosinophils in Fibrous Tracts and Near Hair Bulbs: A Helpful Diagnostic Feature of Alopecia Areata Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1997
    2. The Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata Dermatologic Clinics · 1996
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    4. Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
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