Primary Scalp Alopecia: New Histopathological Tools, New Concepts, and a Practical Guide to Diagnosis

    September 2016 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Pathology ”
    Athanassios Kolivras, Curtis T. Thompson
    Studysummary This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of primary scalp alopecia, focusing on scarring and non-scarring types, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes simplified diagnostic pathways and tissue processing techniques.
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