Leonard C. Sperling

5.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
96 papers, 3.2k citations indexed

About

Leonard C. Sperling is a scholar working on Urology, Dermatology and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Leonard C. Sperling has authored 96 papers receiving a total of 3.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 57 papers in Urology, 45 papers in Dermatology and 23 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in Leonard C. Sperling's work include Hair Growth and Disorders (57 papers), Genetic and rare skin diseases. (15 papers) and Cancer and Skin Lesions (13 papers). Leonard C. Sperling is often cited by papers focused on Hair Growth and Disorders (57 papers), Genetic and rare skin diseases. (15 papers) and Cancer and Skin Lesions (13 papers). Leonard C. Sperling collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and Australia. Leonard C. Sperling's co-authors include David A. Whiting, Jerry Shapiro, Elise A. Olsen, Shawn E. Cowper, Vera H. Price, Alvin R. Solomon, Amy McMichael, Janet L. Roberts, Lloyd E. King and Kurt S. Stenn and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, The Journal of Urology and Emerging infectious diseases.

In The Last Decade

Leonard C. Sperling

91 papers receiving 3.1k citations

Hit Papers

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Alopecia areata investigational assessment guidelines–Part II

2004 584 citations Elise A. Olsen, Vera H. Price et al. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology profile →

Peers

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Adriana Rakowska Poland

Cosimo Misciali Italy

Abraham Zlotogorski Israel

Ramón Grimalt Spain

Matilde Iorizzo Italy

Henning Hamm Germany

Michela Starace Italy

Michael J. Tidman United Kingdom

Susumu Takayasu Japan

Hermann Pinkus United States

Adriana Rakowska Poland

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1.2k ×0.7

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427 ×0.7

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473 ×0.8

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Countries citing papers authored by Leonard C. Sperling

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Fields of papers citing papers by Leonard C. Sperling

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Leonard C. Sperling

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All Works

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Sperling, Leonard C.. (2023). The role of the scalp biopsy in the evaluation of alopecia. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 89(2). S16–S19. 2 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C., et al.. (2022). Atypical cellular neurothekeoma: A lamb in wolf’s clothing. JAAD Case Reports. 30. 111–113. 1 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C., et al.. (2018). Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia cannot be differentiated by histopathology. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 45(5). 313–317. 33 indexed citations

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Olsen, Elise A., Janet L. Roberts, Leonard C. Sperling, et al.. (2017). Objective outcome measures: Collecting meaningful data on alopecia areata. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 79(3). 470–478.e3. 52 indexed citations

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Bolduc, Chantal, Leonard C. Sperling, & Jerry Shapiro. (2016). Primary cicatricial alopecia. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 75(6). 1101–1117. 47 indexed citations

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Davis, Erica Chon, et al.. (2012). Differentiating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and androgenetic alopecia in african american men: report of three cases.. PubMed Central. 6 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C., et al.. (2011). Cytokeratin 15 expression in central, centrifugal, cicatricial alopecia: new observations in normal and diseased hair follicles. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 38(5). 407–414. 11 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C. & Shawn E. Cowper. (2006). The Histopathology of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 25(1). 41–50. 62 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C. & John J. DiGiovanna. (2003). "Curly" Wood and Tiger Tails. Archives of Dermatology. 139(9). 1189–92. 19 indexed citations

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Olsen, Elise A., Kurt S. Stenn, Wilma F. Bergfeld, et al.. (2003). Update on Cicatricial Alopecia. Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings. 8(1). 18–19. 23 indexed citations

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Olsen, Elise A., Wilma F. Bergfeld, George Cotsarelis, et al.. (2003). Summary of North American Hair Research Society (NAHRS)-sponsored Workshop on Cicatricial Alopecia, Duke University Medical Center, February 10 and 11, 2001. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 48(1). 103–110. 236 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C., et al.. (2000). Acne Keloidalis Is a Form of Primary Scarring Alopecia. Archives of Dermatology. 136(4). 479–84. 68 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C.. (1999). Hair Density in African Americans. Archives of Dermatology. 135(6). 656–8. 98 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C., et al.. (1998). HAIR DISEASES. Medical Clinics of North America. 82(5). 1155–1169. 23 indexed citations

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Kenner, Julie, Leonard C. Sperling, Jamie K. Waselenko, et al.. (1997). SURAMIN KERATOSIS: A UNIQUE SKIN ERUPTION IN A PATIENT RECEIVING SURAMIN FOR METASTATIC PROSTATE CANCER. The Journal of Urology. 158(6). 2245–2246. 4 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C., et al.. (1994). Clinical and histologic findings in temporal triangular alopecia. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 31(2). 205–209. 45 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C., et al.. (1992). LOOSE ANAGEN HAIR SYNDROME. International Journal of Dermatology. 31(2). 107–109. 22 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C.. (1991). Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion) Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis. International Journal of Dermatology. 30(3). 190–192. 34 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C., et al.. (1990). The Transverse Anatomy of Androgenic Alopecia. The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology. 16(12). 1127–1133. 31 indexed citations

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Sperling, Leonard C.. (1986). Congenital Cartilaginous Rests of the Neck. International Journal of Dermatology. 25(3). 186–187. 13 indexed citations

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