title: Overview of Alopecia: A Dermatopathologist's Perspective.
abstract: Hair loss affects men and women of all ages and frequently has significant social and psychologic consequences. An awareness and understanding of the various microscopic tests that can be performed is helpful in making an accurate diagnosis. A Dermatopathologist can be an invaluable resource to the clinician.
authors.forename: Claudia I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Vidal
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000506:Alopecia Areata / Q000503:physiopathology; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014256:Trichotillomania / Q000503:physiopathology