5 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some hair products can create false signs on scalp examinations, leading to wrong diagnoses.
January 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The trichogram is a practical, non-invasive, and cost-effective tool for diagnosing female androgenetic alopecia.
86 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
90 citations
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October 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.
April 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichoscopy is effective in diagnosing trichotillomania by showing specific hair patterns.
9 citations
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January 1983 in “Journal of Chromatography B Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Human hair follicles can assess carcinogen metabolism and imidazole compounds might be effective anticarcinogens.
245 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
41 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
6 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair dye can make it hard to diagnose scalp conditions correctly.
38 citations
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
26 citations
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September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for telling apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in kids.
34 citations
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
1 citations
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January 2011 Thorough evaluation and lab tests are crucial for understanding hair loss causes.
December 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Trichoscopy helped diagnose a teenage girl's hair loss as monilethrix.
108 citations
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
The method effectively measures hair elasticity and could be useful in forensics.
12 citations
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January 2020 in “Analyst” Researchers found markers that can tell if hair has been bleached, which could improve hair test accuracy.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and track alopecia areata by examining specific hair and scalp markers.
January 2024 in “Seven Editora eBooks” Different techniques measure hair properties to ensure cosmetic products work.
The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that doctors should use a systematic method and tools like trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss causes.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of biomedical optics” OCT is a reliable, noninvasive way to measure hair thickness.
11 citations
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May 2016 in “PubMed” New imaging and testing methods can effectively assess hair shape changes and damage.
3 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” The research found a way to measure hair surface changes by analyzing how light reflects off of it, and determined hair cuticle angles vary by hair length and color.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” New hair and scalp disease diagnosis methods are important for correct treatment.
January 2024 in “Lecture notes in networks and systems” "TRICHOASSIST" is a system that analyzes hair and scalp images to help diagnose scalp diseases.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new tool helps better assess and treat hair loss in Chinese men.
40 citations
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.