September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the challenges hair transplant surgeons face in diagnosing hair loss causes and reports no new clinical results.
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September 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that for single biopsy specimens, transverse sections may be preferable for diagnosing noncicatricial alopecia, while vertical sections may be better for suspected lichen planopilaris.
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July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This source outlines the crucial steps and techniques for conducting scalp biopsies to diagnose cicatricial and non-cicatricial alopecias, emphasizing the importance of proper biopsy site selection, technique, and specimen processing to accurately interpret histopathology and understand related hair follicle disorders.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article reviews the steps and methods involved in preparing skin tissues for three-dimensional volumetric imaging, highlighting its potential to provide detailed insights into skin structure not possible with traditional 2D histology, but reports no new findings.
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August 2025 in “Medicina” This review discusses the evolution and potential of non-invasive imaging techniques for diagnosing scalp diseases, highlighting their advantages and limitations compared to trichoscopy and scalp biopsy, the current diagnostic standards.