44 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study introduces the "HoVert" technique, which generates both vertical and horizontal sections from a single biopsy to effectively differentiate lichen planopilaris from discoid lupus erythematosus in alopecia cases.
14 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of primary scalp alopecia, focusing on scarring and non-scarring types, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes simplified diagnostic pathways and tissue processing techniques.
12 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review evaluates various biopsy protocols for alopecia diagnosis and discusses the authors' experience with the St John's protocol but presents no new clinical findings.
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January 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that a new extraction technique using cautery and forceps is a simple, effective treatment and diagnostic procedure for eruptive vellus hair cysts, with no recurrence after 4 months.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study observed that in a mouse wound model, honey significantly accelerated wound healing when compared to povidone-iodine treatment, suggesting its potential regenerative benefits.