research The Role of the Scalp Biopsy in the Evaluation of Alopecia
A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
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research Scalp Biopsy and Diagnosis of Common Hair Loss Problems
Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
research Clinicopathological Features of Alopecia With an Emphasis on Etiology and Histopathological Characteristics of Scarring Alopecia
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
research Hair Counts from Normal Scalp Biopsy in Taiwan
The conclusion is that normal scalp hair counts for Taiwanese people were established, showing age-related differences but not sex or scalp location differences.
research Vertical and Transverse Sections of Alopecia Biopsy Specimens: Combining the Two to Maximize Diagnostic Yield
Using both vertical and transverse sections for alopecia biopsies improves diagnosis without extra cost.
research Can You Diagnose Hair Loss (Non-Scarring Alopecia)
Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
research The Histopathology of Alopecia Areata in Vertical and Horizontal Sections
Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: A Study of 5 Patients Over 7 Years
Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.
research Drug-Induced Alopecia After Dupilumab Therapy
Dupilumab may cause significant hair loss, which can reverse after stopping the drug.
research Morphological Approach to Hair Disorders
Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Histopathologic Pitfall When Evaluating Alopecia in the Post-Pubertal Patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Spiny Hyperkeratotic Projections on the Face and Extremities of a Kidney Transplant Recipient—Quiz Case
A kidney transplant patient developed pink skin bumps with spiny centers on her face and limbs.
research Alopecia in Women: A 2003 Review
Hair loss in women can be due to abnormal hair growth cycles or damaged hair follicles, with the most common type being androgenetic alopecia; treatment varies by cause, and the psychological impact is significant.
research Traction Alopecia in Two Adolescent Sikh Brothers: An Underrecognized Problem Unmasked by Migration
Two Sikh brothers developed permanent hair loss from wearing turbans tightly, a condition that became apparent after they moved to Austria.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium or Early Androgenetic Alopecia?
Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cyst: An Uncommon and Underdiagnosed Entity
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare and often misdiagnosed, requiring biopsy for accurate diagnosis.
research Localized Hair Repigmentation in a 91-Year-Old Woman
A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.
research Common Dermatologic Procedures
The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.
research Majocchi's Granuloma in a High School Wrestler
A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
research A Woman with Focal Alopecia
A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.
research Introductory Chapter: Hair Loss
The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
research Clinical Pathology in Equine Dermatology
The document concludes that using the right diagnostic methods and careful sample handling is crucial for accurately diagnosing horse skin diseases.
research Bilateral Burning Palmoplantar Lesions
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
research A Comparison of Vertical Versus Transverse Sections for the Histopathologic Diagnosis of Alopecias
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.
research Optical Coherence Tomography as a Minimally Invasive Androgenic Alopecia Diagnostic Platform
OCT can effectively diagnose different stages of hair loss non-invasively.
research It's Not All Traction: The Pseudo 'Fringe Sign' in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
research Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
research Differentiation of Human Dermal Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Cardiomyocytes by Treatment with 5-Azacytidine: Concept for Regenerative Therapy in Myocardial Infarction
Skin stem cells were turned into heart cells using a chemical, suggesting a new way to treat heart attacks.
research Genetics of Thyroid Lesions Updated
RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: Potential Complication for Clinical Trials in Female Androgenetic Alopecia?
CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.