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Glossary Histopathological Features

microscopic characteristics of tissues observed under a microscope

Histopathological features refer to the microscopic characteristics of tissues that are observed when they are examined under a microscope after being stained and prepared on slides. These features help pathologists diagnose diseases, including various types of alopecia, by revealing abnormalities in tissue structure, cell shape, and organization.

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research Histopathologic features of alopecia areata incognito: a review of 46 cases

34 citations , February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

This research retrospectively evaluated 92 skin specimens to propose histopathological criteria for diagnosing alopecia areata incognito, distinguishing it from telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia.

research Histopathologic features of erythematous papulopustular eruption to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors in cancer patients

9 citations , October 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

This study found that histopathologic features of erythematous papulopustular eruption due to EGFR inhibitors vary with eruption severity and differ between cetuximab and erlotinib treatments.

research Distinguishing histopathologic features of acantholytic dermatoses and the pattern of acantholytic hypergranulosis

20 citations , September 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

This study found that adnexal acantholysis does not reliably distinguish pemphigus vulgaris from pemphigus foliaceus, but the level of acantholysis and degree of dyskeratosis serve as distinguishing features among acantholytic disorders.

research Cicatricial Alopecia with Particular Trichoscopic and Histopathological Features

November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders”

The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.

research The clinical features and histopathologic patterns of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides in a series of 38 cases

46 citations , November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

This study describes the diverse histopathological patterns and clinical features observed in patients with folliculotropic mycosis fungoides, emphasizing the importance of accurate recognition to avoid diagnostic errors.

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community Dutasteride Isn't Working? Get a Scalp Biopsy NOW

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

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