ReviewsPraise for the First Edition "This book serves as a primer, an atlas, and a reference text. As a primer, it reviews very basic information, including hair anatomy and the 'nuts and bolts' of processing and evaluating specimens. As an atlas, it is rich in photographs demonstrating basic and advanced histologic features of hair disease. And, as a reference, it includes up-to-date information and a review of basic clinical features that provides clinical-pathologic correlations... This is the most complete resource on the pathology and clinical manifestations of hair disease." - OnLineDrugTest.info, Praise for the First Edition "This book serves as a primer, an atlas, and a reference text. As a primer, it reviews very basic information, including hair anatomy and the 'nuts and bolts' of processing and evaluating specimens. As an atlas, it is rich in photographs demonstrating basic and advanced histologic features of hair disease. And, as a reference, it includes up-to-date information and a review of basic clinical features that provides clinical-pathologic correlations... This is the most complete resource on the pathology and clinical manifestations of hair disease." -OnLineDrugTest.info, "This book serves as a primer, an atlas, and a reference text. As a primer, it reviews very basic information, including hair anatomy and the 'nuts and bolts' of processing and evaluating specimens. As an atlas, it is rich in photographs demonstrating basic and advanced histologic features of hair disease. And, as a reference, it includes up-to-date information and a review of basic clinical features that provides clinical-pathologic correlations... This is the most complete resource on the pathology and clinical manifestations of hair disease." OnLineDrugTest.info website [of the first edition], "This book comprehensively addresses the subject of hair pathology. The excellent collection of images and detailed explanation of the clinical conditions will prove invaluable to any budding practitioner of the art and science of "trichopathology." -- SkinMed
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Table Of ContentUsing this Book Specimen Acquisition, Handling, and Processing Normal Hair Anatomy and Architecture Evaluating and Describing Transverse (Horizontal) Sections Classification of Hair Disease Distinctive or Critical Histological Features and Associated Diseases Clinical Correlation Senescent Balding ('Senile Alopecia') Androgenetic Alopecia Telogen Effluvium Trichotillomania Traction Alopecia Postoperative (Pressure-Induced) Alopecia Temporal Triangular Alopecia Alopecia Areata Psoriatic Alopecia Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha Inhibitor Associated Psoriaform Alopecia (Drug-induced Psoriaform Alopecia) Syphilitic Alopecia Non-scarring Alopecia from SLE Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome Central, Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Acne Keloidis Folliculitis Decalvans Tufted folliculitis Lichen Planopilaris Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Erosive Pustular Dermatosis Brocq's Alopecia (Pseudopelade of Brocq) and End-stage Cicatricial Alopecia Aplasia Cutis Congenita of the Scalp Tinea Capitis Trichodysplasia of Immunosuppression Chemotherapy-induced Alopecia Overview of Hair Shaft Disorders Glossary of Hair Pathology Terms
SynopsisDiagnosing and treating hair disorders is still a subject that is rarely or only superficially covered in residency training. Hence, dermatopathologists and clinical dermatologists often find a gap in their knowledge. A new edition of an acclaimed text, An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations, Second Edition bridges this gap and serves as a primer, an atlas, and a reference. Features: Supplies basic information on anatomy Examines clinical features that provide a clinical / pathological correlation Details the practical processes of evaluating specimens Includes new photographs demonstrating basic and advanced histologic features of hair disease Explores several new diagnoses Disorders in this edition include senescent balding, loose anagen hair syndrome, psoriatic alopecia, and psoriatic alopecia, and chemotherapy-induced alopecia. The book also contains a glossary of terms related to hair pathology.