Diagnosing the common alopecias.
Am Fam Physician. 1978 Nov; 18(5):76-82.AF

Abstract

Ample scalp biopsies, including subcutaneous fat, are easily obtained by excision or punch biopsy. Using a knowledge of normal hair patterns and histologic features, the physician can identify common baldness, trichotillomania, alopecia areata, discoid lupus erythematosus, lichen planopilaris, tinea capitis and follicular mucinosis. While hair loss is usually of more psychologic than physiologic significance, accurate diagnosis can be of great importance.

Authors

Stengel F

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Ackerman AB

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MeSH

AlopeciaAlopecia AreataBiopsyHumansLupus Erythematosus, DiscoidScalpTinea CapitisTrichotillomania

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

717231

Citation

Stengel, F, and A B. Ackerman. "Diagnosing the Common Alopecias." American Family Physician, vol. 18, no. 5, 1978, pp. 76-82.

Stengel F, Ackerman AB. Diagnosing the common alopecias. Am Fam Physician. 1978;18(5):76-82.

Stengel, F., & Ackerman, A. B. (1978). Diagnosing the common alopecias. American Family Physician, 18(5), 76-82.

Stengel F, Ackerman AB. Diagnosing the Common Alopecias. Am Fam Physician. 1978;18(5):76-82. PubMed PMID: 717231.

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Diagnosing the common alopecias.Am Fam Physician. 1978 Nov; 18(5):76-82.AF