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Histopathologic Features in Alopecia Areata and Pattern Hair Loss

Featuring Manuel Valdebran, MD

02/14/2023

In this interview, Dr Manuel Valdebran discusses which histopathologic features are most useful to distinguish alopecia areata (AA) from pattern hair loss (PHL) when peribulbar infiltrates are absent.

Manuel Valdebran, MD, is an assistant professor in the department of dematology and dermatologic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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Any views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and/or participants and do not necessarily reflect the views, policy, or position of The Dermatologist or HMP Global, their employees, and affiliates. 

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