July 2022 in “Skin research and technology” Skin CT can help diagnose rosacea by identifying specific skin features, but should be used with clinical signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
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January 2006 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The pulsed infrared diode laser is effective for treating hair loss in alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
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September 2010 in “PLoS ONE” The PIRL laser cuts tissue with less damage and scarring than traditional methods.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” The MIRA technique improves cellulite treatment results and patient satisfaction.
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November 2019 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” The document concludes that the acoustic coupler SF-001 is good for skin ultrasound, especially on rough body parts, because it's stable and shows blood vessels well.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 3D ultrasound can detect hair follicle changes and disease phases in alopecia areata.
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September 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps accurately diagnose temporal triangular alopecia.
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October 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” X-ray microscopy can non-invasively show hair structure changes after treatments, but it's less detailed than TEM and needs improvement.
November 2019 in “Journal of Vertebrate Biology” QIA-64 software can measure straight wire lengths accurately but needs improvement for curved wires and width measurements.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sunlight simulation causes skin inflammation, with different skin types reacting at different levels of exposure.
January 2005 in “Cosmetic Surgery Times” Infrared light therapy helps regrow hair.
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December 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” A new laser-based microscope can clearly image biological structures without labels.
Human hair affects millimeter radiowaves due to its keratin content.
New imaging tools help doctors better examine hair and scalp health without surgery.
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May 2016 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Reflectance confocal microscopy can help tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss.
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November 2024 in “EClinicalMedicine” Standardized de-facing protocols can prevent identification from anonymized MRI images, enhancing privacy protection.
January 2013 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa)”
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February 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Computer-aided imaging system helps measure balding area in female pattern hair loss.
9 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The new automatic tool accurately measures hair thickness and is reliable.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” A girl with a rare skin condition improved after one month of treatment with acitretin.
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August 2009 in “Skin Research and Technology” OCT can identify hair structures, but chemical treatments can damage them.
Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.
29 citations
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November 2015 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Infrared light can trigger drug release from gold nanoparticle carriers in hair follicles.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of human skin cells respond uniquely to various colors and doses of light, which could lead to specialized light treatments for skin conditions.
3 citations
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December 2014 in “Aesthetic dermatology” Radiofrequency is effective for noninvasive wrinkle treatments and body contouring.
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January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Reflectance confocal microscopy may help diagnose trichofolliculoma by showing specific skin features.
November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light with radiofrequency showed mixed results in improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients, with no clinical improvements.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”