Are my scalp biopsy results conclusive of AGA? Should I ask for a transverse procedure to differentiate b/w AGA and TE recovery?

December 11, 2017
Asked By:edmonton2017 in Edmonton, AB

"Histologically, in this biopsy specimen, the epidermis is normal and there is very minimal superficial perivascular lymphohistiocytic inflitrate. There are several hair follicles seen in these sections, and many of them are in the anagen phase. The histologic changes seen in these sections are not unequivocally diagnostic, but these are changes can be seen in an early evolving androgenic alopecia. Features of telogen effluvium are not seen."

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December 13, 2017

Answer: Biopsy to differentiate AGA and TE; Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 13, 2017

Answer: Biopsy to differentiate AGA and TE; Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 13, 2017

Answer: Understanding Hair loss and hair loss treatment options: hair transplant, prp and progesterone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 13, 2017

Answer: Understanding Hair loss and hair loss treatment options: hair transplant, prp and progesterone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 12, 2017

Answer: Biopsies

December 12, 2017

Answer: Biopsies

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