DR. Emrah CINIK
Medical Doctor
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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.
Performed under local anesthesiaEnsuring Comfort During Hair Transplants Sedation is used in hair transplantation to help patients remain calm and comfortable throughout the..., the biopsy typically involves removing a tiny, circular section of the scalp. The extracted tissue is then analyzed for inflammation, miniaturization of hair follicles, or other abnormalities. While not required for all cases of hair loss, biopsies are particularly useful when the cause of thinning hair is unclear.
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.