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July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
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January 2007 in “PubMed” Videodermoscopy is a helpful, non-invasive tool for accurately diagnosing hair and scalp disorders.
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May 2002 in “Skin Research and Technology” CE-PTG detects early hair follicle issues in balding areas, helping measure male hair loss.
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