Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jun 2008
Value of transverse section scalp biopsy in alopecia areata - a clinicopathological correlation.
To correlate the histopathological features of alopecia areata with clinical stage by means of transverse sectioned scalp biopsy specimens, in terms of extent and duration of disease. ⋯ Transverse section scalp biopsy can help in the diagnosis of alopecia areata and the disease stage can be predicted by analyzing the histopathological findings quantitatively.