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research Proliferative, lymphocytic, infundibular mural folliculitis and dermatitis with prominent follicular apoptosis and parakeratotic casts in a Labrador retriever: Clinical, histopathological and dermoscopic features and co‐morbidities

January 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

A rare skin condition was found in a Labrador retriever outside North America.

research Adult Onset Hair Casts: Nits Which Do Not Itch

2 citations , January 2017 in “PubMed”

Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.

research Acantholytic Hair Casts: A Dermoscopic Sign of Pemphigus Vulgaris of the Scalp

15 citations , January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.

research Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders

24 citations , January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.

research Dermatoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders

68 citations , August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 1 year ago

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.