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Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
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January 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
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Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
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Multiphoton microscopy helps understand and improve vitiligo treatments by visualizing skin cell changes.
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