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March 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that combining vertical and transverse sections of scalp biopsy specimens improves diagnostic yield for certain hair disorders without increasing costs.
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article on pediculosis lacks an abstract and does not report new research findings.
September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with loose anagen hair syndrome, which may spontaneously improve or be aided by minoxidil therapy for faster resolution.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
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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.