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A scalp biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a small sample of skin, including hair follicles, is removed and examined under a microscope. This test helps doctors identify the underlying cause of hair loss, such as alopecia areata, scarring alopecia, or inflammatory scalp conditions.
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The results guide treatment decisions, helping dermatologists determine whether medical therapies (like corticosteroids or immunosuppressants) or hair transplantationHair transplantation is a surgical procedure that involves the extraction of hair follicles from a designated donor site, followed by... would be the best course of action.