11 citations
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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.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
13 citations
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
44 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of S C C J” Changing disulfide bonds in human hair affects its melting behavior and thermal stability.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A deep learning model was developed to help diagnose trichothiodystrophy by analyzing hair patterns.
March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
4 citations
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Polarizing light microscopy can easily and reliably diagnose congenital keratinizing disorders like Netherton syndrome.
April 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Zinc deficiency didn't cause visible hair changes in the patient.
August 2024 in “Biophysics Reviews” Mammal hairs have different internal structures.
40 citations
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March 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Growing hair follicles have high mitochondrial activity and ROS in specific regions, aiding hair formation.
5 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings had a rare hair condition with banded hair, which doesn't need treatment.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
18 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
1 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a polarized LED magnifier during hair transplants makes creating recipient sites easier and may increase hair density.
7 citations
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November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
January 2019 in “Global Dermatology” Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Digital microscopy can help diagnose hirsutism by measuring hair growth.
56 citations
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March 2017 in “Plant and Cell Physiology” Light sheet fluorescence microscopy effectively measures calcium changes in Arabidopsis root hairs.
30 citations
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September 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
6 citations
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November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.