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The diagnostic test of choice varies with the cause of alopecia. | The diagnostic test of choice varies with the cause of alopecia. Biopsy, laboratory tests, trichoscopy, and hair pull test are some of the techniques used in diagnosis. Chest X-ray and MRI can be used in mycosis fungoides staging and is useful for alopecia mucinosa while microscopic testing and Wood lamp us udeful for the diagnosis of fungal infection. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogechukwu Hannah Nnabude, MD
Overview
The diagnostic test of choice varies with the cause of alopecia.
Diagnostic Test of Choice
The diagnostic test of choice varies with the cause of alopecia. Biopsy, laboratory tests, trichoscopy, and hair pull test are some of the techniques used in diagnosis. Chest X-ray and MRI can be used in mycosis fungoides staging and is useful for alopecia mucinosa while microscopic testing and Wood lamp us udeful for the diagnosis of fungal infection.