42 citations
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December 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”
The study found that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are better for analyzing hair loss, showing fewer hairs and more fine hairs in balding areas.
36 citations
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November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology”
The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.