The HoVert technique: a novel method for the sectioning of alopecia biopsies
January 2011
in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”
TLDR The HoVert technique is a simple, cost-effective new method that improves alopecia diagnosis by allowing detailed analysis from a single biopsy.
The HoVert technique, introduced as a new method for processing scalp biopsies, allows for both vertical and horizontal sectioning from a single specimen, enhancing the diagnosis of alopecias, especially cicatricial alopecias like LPP and DLE. The study applied this technique to over 20 cases, demonstrating its effectiveness in providing detailed histopathological information that improves diagnostic accuracy. The technique is praised for being simple, cost-effective, and requiring minimal additional training, while reducing the need for further biopsies. The authors concluded that the HoVert technique could be a valuable diagnostic tool for various forms of alopecia.
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