March 2021 in “Research Society and Development” This case study described a Staffordshire Bull Terrier diagnosed with alopecia by color dilution, characterized by gradual hair loss and confirmed through clinical examination and histopathology.
37 citations
,
April 1977 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that specific histologic features in skin biopsies can help support a diagnosis of traumatic alopecia (trichotillomania), but not all markers are distinct to the condition.
18 citations
,
April 2002 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study concludes that tiny infundibular cysts, rather than comedones, are the primary lesions in chloracne.
23 citations
,
February 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that the absence of sebaceous glands may be an early factor in the development of keratosis pilaris, leading to hair shaft and skin barrier abnormalities, independent of filaggrin mutations.
84 citations
,
April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
