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GlossaryDermatopathology

study of skin diseases at a microscopic level

Dermatopathology is a specialized branch of pathology that focuses on the study of skin diseases at a microscopic level. Dermatopathologists, who are experts in this field, examine skin biopsies to diagnose conditions such as skin cancers, infections, and inflammatory diseases, providing critical information for effective treatment plans.

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Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists

research Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists

July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.

research An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations

1 citations, September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine”

The book is a detailed guide on hair and scalp diseases, useful for dermatopathologists.

research An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations

45 citations, May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks”

The book helps doctors better understand and treat hair disorders due to gaps in their training.

research An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations

October 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine”

The book is a detailed guide on hair diseases and diagnosis, useful for skin disease experts.

research A Comprehensive Approach to Hair Pathology of Horizontal Sections

12 citations, June 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

A new method using visual aids to diagnose hair diseases was effective after brief training.

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community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

in Chat 98 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

community Do hair follicles ever really "die"? Or does all your front, mid, and crown hair just become vellus?

in Chat 143 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair follicles don't truly die but become severely miniaturized. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can help restore hair by providing nutrients and reducing harmful effects on hair roots.

community Dermatologist tells me I don't have any serious signs of hair loss. This is my hairline.

in Chat 30 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is confused about a dermatologist's positive assessment of their scalp despite concerns about their hairline. They discuss using oral minoxidil, concerns about side effects from finasteride, and difficulty finding topical finasteride.