Computerized Morphometry and Three-Dimensional Image Reconstruction in the Evaluation of Scalp Biopsy from Patients with Non-Cicatricial Alopecias

    February 2003 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    David T. Shum, Harvey Lui, Magdalena Martinka … Jerry Shapiro
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that using morphometric and 3D reconstruction software to evaluate scalp biopsies in non-cicatricial alopecias may be feasible and sensitive for detecting subtle follicular changes.
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