Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss

John M. Childs; Leonard C. Sperling

doi:10.1016/j.det.2012.08.001

Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss

John M. Childs^*, Leonard C. Sperling

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Abstract

This article reviews the histologic findings of alopecia, preceded by a brief discussion of biopsy and processing techniques, the normal follicular anatomy and cycle, and expected findings in transverse sections. Subtle histologic abnormalities will be missed unless the normal follicular anatomy and follicular cycle, when viewed in transverse sections, are understood.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	43-56
Number of pages	14
Journal	Dermatologic Clinics
Volume	31
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.det.2012.08.001
State	Published - Jan 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Biopsy technique
Cicatricial alopecia
Hair anatomy
Non-cicatricial alopecia

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