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.
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5 / 1000+ results research Impact of electrical impedance spectroscopy on dermatologists' number needed to biopsy metric and biopsy decisions for pigmented skin lesions
Electrical impedance spectroscopy improves biopsy accuracy and efficiency for skin lesions.
research Skin self-photography for dysplastic nevus monitoring is associated with a decrease in the number of biopsies at follow-up: A retrospective analytical study
Taking photos of your own skin can lead to fewer skin biopsies for mole monitoring.
research A Brief Review of Scalp Biopsy and its Interpretation
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss types accurately.
research Conflicting Reports Regarding the Histopathological Features of Androgenic Alopecia: Are Biopsy Location, Hair Diameter Diversity, and Relative Hair Follicle Miniaturization Partly to Blame?
Conflicting findings in androgenic alopecia are likely due to biopsy location, hair diameter diversity, and hair follicle miniaturization.
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5 / 454 resultscommunity Scalp Biopsy Results - Almost 2 Years Dutasteride, Still Worsening
Dutasteride and finasteride are not effectively stopping hair loss for some users, despite long-term use. Some are considering or using RU58841, pyrilutamide, and other treatments like microneedling, while also managing seborrheic dermatitis with diet and topical solutions.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Here are my scalp biopsy results? What does this mean?
The user is experiencing progressive hair thinning despite using finasteride and dutasteride. A biopsy confirmed male pattern baldness, and minoxidil was suggested as an additional treatment.
community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?
The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.
community My scalp punch biopsy results🤔?
Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.
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