Confocal Microscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography of Inflammatory Skin Diseases in Hairs and Pilosebaceous Units: A Systematic Review

    May 2023 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Rami Nabil Al-Chaer, Dorra Bouazzi, Gregor B. E. Jemec, Mette Mogensen
    Studysummary This study found that both reflectance confocal microscopy and optical coherence tomography can visualize detailed hair follicle abnormalities in various skin disorders, but larger, higher-quality studies are needed for clinical implementation.
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