Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
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October 2001 in “Mycoses” A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
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A new imaging method helps see and study touch nerve endings in mouse skin.
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January 1968 in “PubMed” Sulfur-containing radioprotectors can protect hair from X-ray damage if given before exposure but worsen damage if given after.
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June 2001 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” A specific hair diffraction pattern may indicate breast cancer if tested with the correct method.