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August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Vertical sections are better than horizontal sections for diagnosing alopecia.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.
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September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining radiofrequency and ultrasound significantly boosts skin's natural hyaluronic acid production.
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May 2008 in “Nature Precedings” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy.
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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.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that choosing the right biopsy site is crucial for accurate alopecia diagnosis, and combining methods can improve results.
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August 2025 in “Medicina” Non-invasive imaging techniques improve scalp condition diagnosis and patient quality of life.
September 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Scientists found a new, less invasive way to get stem cells from horse hair for veterinary medicine.
February 2017 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair cortisol measurement is a promising, non-invasive tool for monitoring cortisol exposure over time.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A chest X-ray can effectively diagnose ectopic ACTH secretion from lung tumors.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Trichoscopy is an effective, noninvasive method for early diagnosis of Female Pattern Hair Loss.
November 2025 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Hair steroid profiling is a feasible, non-invasive alternative to serum analysis for assessing hormone levels and metabolism.
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March 2019 in “Plant methods” The new microrhizotron tool effectively observes and measures pepper plant roots non-destructively.
March 2023 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Trichoscopy is a good, quick, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Tissue Science & Engineering” Collagen membranes improve melanocyte growth for treating skin depigmentation.
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July 2017 in “Scientific reports” Researchers developed a way to study human body clocks using hair tissue, which works similarly in both healthy and dementia patients.
February 2025 in “Animals” Hair mineral content can non-invasively monitor yak health and nutrition.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Blue light might help treat skin conditions by affecting the skin's bacteria.
February 2023 in “Malaysian Journal of Science. Series B, Physical & Earth Sciences” Analyzing bear poop helps measure their stress without harming them.
December 2024 in “Texila international journal of public health” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and monitors cicatricial alopecias, reducing the need for biopsies.
November 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Hair analysis can help diagnose adrenal disorders non-invasively.
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September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
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February 2015 in “Melanoma management” Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The document concludes that various clinical methods are used to assess ageing skin and the effectiveness of anti-ageing products.
June 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Low level laser therapy is effective and safe for various skin and hair conditions.
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August 1987 in “Andrology” Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.