16 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
February 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and treat dissecting cellulitis early, preventing scarring.
July 2018 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” The two-step enzyme digestion method is the best for isolating axillary dermal papilla cells.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and can help avoid unnecessary biopsies.
1 citations
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September 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Biotinidase deficiency can be easily diagnosed and treated with biotin to prevent serious harm.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” B-mode ultrasonography and shear-wave elastography can help predict androgenetic alopecia early.
7 citations
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January 1986 in “Prenatal Diagnosis” Fetal skin biopsy can help diagnose protein-related disorders before birth.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
3 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ex vivo dermatoscopy may lower lab costs and improve diagnosis speed for hair loss biopsies.
150 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.
October 2024 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Trichoscopy can help diagnose Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and ferritin deficiencies without blood tests.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Using enzymes to break down scalp hair follicles gets more stem cells for skin and hair growth than the old method.
18 citations
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December 1992 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Skin tumors and normal skin structures have different lectin-binding patterns.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
12 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that choosing the right biopsy site is crucial for accurate alopecia diagnosis, and combining methods can improve results.
10 citations
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May 2010 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
14 citations
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June 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions over time.
1 citations
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April 2008 in “Progrès en Urologie” Systematic end-of-trial biopsies are the most reliable way to assess outcomes.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed” Ultrasound biomicroscopy is useful for viewing hair follicles in alopecia areata.
15 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of diabetes and its complications” Patients with Type 1 diabetes should be screened for pernicious anemia.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” More prostate biopsies increase the chance of finding cancers that may not need treatment.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose and treat epidermal cysts.
245 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” 9 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” The study did not conclude whether hair can reliably indicate kidney stones, cholelithiasis, hypertension, or diabetes.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
1 citations
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June 2016 in “Equine Veterinary Education” The document concludes that using the right diagnostic methods and careful sample handling is crucial for accurately diagnosing horse skin diseases.