December 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This article discusses the role of dermatopathologists in addressing healthcare inequities faced by transgender patients and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of accurate data management to prevent misdiagnosis and insurance issues.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This paper identifies challenges in diagnosing alopecia variants, emphasizing the importance of pathologists understanding hair follicle histology, biopsy types, and collaborating with dermatologists to improve diagnostic accuracy.
This study outlines the challenges in diagnosing variants of alopecia, emphasizing the need for pathologists to understand hair follicle histology and collaborate with dermatologists for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
45 citations
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May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” The book helps doctors better understand and treat hair disorders due to gaps in their training.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clinical signs don't match inflammation levels in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
3 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study suggests that using ex vivo dermatoscopy can improve the accuracy of scalp biopsy processing by correctly guiding tissue bisection and potentially reducing laboratory costs and turnaround time.
1 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a detailed guide on hair and scalp diseases, useful for dermatopathologists.
October 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” This review of Leon Sperling's Atlas of Hair Pathology discusses the visual and diagnostic value of its comprehensive coverage on hair and scalp diseases but reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatopathology” This study found poor agreement among dermatopathologists in identifying and grading fibrosis in traction alopecia, suggesting the need for better diagnostic methods for early fibrosis detection.
12 citations
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June 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study reported that using photomnemonics facilitated accurate histopathologic interpretation of horizontal scalp sections in distinguishing between nonscarring and scarring alopecias by dermatopathologists and residents in a validation test.
40 citations
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reviewed scalp biopsies from African-American patients, identifying distinct features and diagnostic clues for scarring alopecia types such as traction alopecia and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
33 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This article discusses the cutaneous side effects of erlotinib, an EGFR inhibitor, in a patient with non-small cell lung cancer, reporting nonscarring alopecia and indicative scalp biopsy findings.
32 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article describes a rare case of syringolymphoid hyperplasia with alopecia and anhidrosis in a female patient, emphasizing challenges in diagnosis and treatment unresponsiveness despite the condition's link to mycosis fungoides.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ichthyoses are genetic skin disorders that affect the skin's barrier function.
6 citations
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April 2010 in “The American Journal of Surgical Pathology” This report highlights two cases where trichoblastoma in the breast was initially misdiagnosed as malignancy due to diagnostic challenges in needle core biopsies, emphasizing the importance of expert dermatopathologic review.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The book is a detailed guide on children's skin disorders, their causes, and diagnosis, with many images for medical professionals.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study found that 11% of cutaneous focal mucinosis lesions demonstrated follicular induction, which can mimic basal cell carcinoma histologically and complicate diagnosis.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This review serves as a comprehensive guide to hair pathology with clinical correlations but does not provide new clinical results.
September 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this research, most cases of mammary and extramammary Paget disease were reported to express PRAME, expanding the understanding of its presence in cutaneous epithelial tumors, though its diagnostic utility is limited by overlap with other conditions.
May 2021 in “Dermatopathology” This review discusses the adnexotropic presentations of interface dermatitides and highlights the importance of recognizing adnexal involvement to aid in accurate diagnosis and avoid misinterpretation.
May 2009 in “Medical and surgical dermatology/Medical & surgical dermatology” Hair and nail conditions can stabilize or improve over time, and new treatments show promise.
1 citations
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November 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses the role of clinical observation and microscopic correlation in American dermatology training and reports no new clinical results.
91 citations
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November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract outlines dermatological topics related to skin pathology and does not provide any new research findings.
March 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses recent advancements in dermatopathology, including molecular biology techniques and diagnostic innovations, and reports no new experimental findings.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
5 citations
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September 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatologists diagnose and manage melanoma more effectively than general practitioners.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This summary presents papers from the British Society for Dermatopathology but does not report new scientific findings or results.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” 1 citations
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January 2014 in “PubMed” The researchers found that specialists often lack essential skills for identifying and diagnosing dermatologic conditions, underscoring the need for dermatologic consultations to improve patient care.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.