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GlossaryHistopathology (Histopathological Analysis)

study of diseased tissues under a microscope

Histopathology, also known as histological pathology, is the study of diseased tissues under a microscope. It involves examining tissue samples to identify abnormalities, such as cancerous cells or signs of inflammation, which can help diagnose various medical conditions. This detailed analysis is crucial for understanding the underlying pathology of diseases and guiding appropriate treatment plans.

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Non-Scarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence, Pattern, Trichoscopy Features and Histopathological Analysis

research Non-Scarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence, Pattern, Trichoscopy Features and Histopathological Analysis

January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal”

Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.

research Histopathological Analysis on Keratin2-6g Expression in Hair Mutant Mouse Hague

January 2002 in “Proceedings of The Japanese Society of Animal Models for Human Diseases”

Keratin2-6g is crucial for hair follicle development, with mutations causing cell degeneration and vacuolation.

research Severe Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical and Histopathological Analysis of Four Cases

15 citations , December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.

Reply to: Severe Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Clinical and Histopathological Analysis of Four Cases

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3 citations , January 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

The document suggests that severe hair loss in SLE patients may be an early sign of scalp DLE, treatable with immunosuppressive therapy.

research Microneedling for Female Pattern Hair Loss: Case Report and Histopathological Changes

January 2022 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology”

Microneedling showed slight improvement in hair loss but no major changes in hair follicles or scalp condition.

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in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 9 months ago

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