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Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.

A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.

Using both vertical and transverse sections for alopecia biopsies improves diagnosis without extra cost.

The conclusion is that normal scalp hair counts for Taiwanese people were established, showing age-related differences but not sex or scalp location differences.

Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.

The document outlines a method for diagnosing hair loss and suggests specific treatments based on the diagnosis.

CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.

Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.

Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.

Small micropunches for hair transplants can increase density but may cause more bleeding and longer healing.

Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.

AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.

Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.

Horizontal scalp biopsy sections effectively diagnose and predict MPAA, with follicular density and inflammation impacting hair regrowth.

Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.

The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.

Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.

Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.

A man had temporary hair loss from radiation during a medical procedure but regrew his hair after treatment with minoxidil lotion.

Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.

Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Pioglitazone use was linked to hair regrowth in a patient with permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia.

A patient with multiple sclerosis developed skin reactions after Daclizumab treatment, requiring more data on the drug's effects.

The study suggests computer-assisted analysis of scalp biopsies could improve hair loss diagnosis but needs more validation.

High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.

New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.

Scarring hair loss found in female pattern; biopsy needed for diagnosis.