Subsurface Detection of Hair Follicles in Alopecia Areata Using Optical Coherence Tomography

    January 2022 in “ Skin research and technology ”
    Ai Ping Yow, Wellington Zhengdao Lee, Damon Wing Kee Wong, Hong Liang Tey
    Studysummary In this study, optical coherence tomography detected hair follicles at the dermoepidermal junction not visible on the scalp surface in alopecia areata patients, suggesting OCT may help monitor treatment response.
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    1. Alopecia Areata Is Driven by Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Is Reversed by JAK Inhibition Nature medicine · 2014
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