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Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
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June 2016 in “Medicina” Monilethrix is a genetic disorder causing brittle hair, diagnosed using tricoscopy.
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Hair dysplasias involve various hair disorders causing fragility, breakage, and poor hair adhesion.
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February 1989 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” Crossbreeding certain European cattle breeds may cause hair and physical issues in cattle.