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Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss

John M. Childs*, Leonard C. Sperling

*Corresponding author for this work

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-56
Number of pages14
JournalDermatologic Clinics
Volume31
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biopsy technique
  • Cicatricial alopecia
  • Hair anatomy
  • Non-cicatricial alopecia

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