The scalp biopsy for hair loss and its interpretation.
Semin Cutan Med Surg
; 34(2): 57-66, 2015 Jun.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26176281
ABSTRACT
The diagnosis of alopecia is an area of dermatology that frequently relies on the close correlation of clinical and pathological features. Therefore,careful selection of the scalp biopsy site, optimal biopsy technique, and proper specimen processing followed by informed histological interpretation are essential steps in the successful evaluation of both cicatricial and noncicatricial alopecias. This review will serve as a primer for clinicians and pathologists alike wishing to optimize their approach to the scalp biopsy and interpretation of key noncicatricial and cicatricial alopecias.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Scalp
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Alopecia
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Semin Cutan Med Surg
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
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