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Glossary Histopathological

microscopic examination of tissue to study disease manifestations

Histopathological refers to the microscopic examination of tissue in order to study the manifestations of disease. This process, also known as histopathology, involves analyzing tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities, such as those seen in conditions like alopecia, where hair follicles might show specific patterns of inflammation or damage.

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research (R) Alopecia areata hair pull test and its correlation to histopathological findings.

December 2023 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research”

In this study, researchers found that transverse sections of alopecia areata lesions showed significantly more terminal hair follicles with perifollicular lymphocytic infiltrate compared to longitudinal sections, and this immune infiltration positively correlated with the positive hair pull test in patients.

research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis

14 citations , 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.

research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient

33 citations , December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.

research Malassezia Folliculitis versus Truncal Acne Vulgaris (Clinical and Histopathological Study)

5 citations , January 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications”

This study found that Malassezia folliculitis, common among young adult males, can be distinguished from truncal acne by its clinical features and responds well to antifungal treatment.

research Lichen planopilaris: Demographic, clinical and histopathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of 25 cases

1 citations , December 2015 in “TURKDERM”

This study found that treatment improved symptoms and stopped disease progression for 75% of lichen planopilaris patients whose follow-up data were available.

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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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in Finasteride/Dutasteride 71 upvotes 9 months ago

Cialis is used to manage erectile dysfunction caused by finasteride and dutasteride, with mixed results. Some users report improvement, while others consider stopping the medication due to side effects.

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