Evaluation of Hair Surface Structure and Morphology of Patients with Lichen Planopilaris by Atomic Force Microscopy

    September 2024 in “ Skin Research and Technology ”
    Karolina Krawczyk‐Wołoszyn, Magdalena Żychowska, Adam Reich
    Studysummary This study used atomic force microscopy to identify significant morphological differences in hair from patients with lichen planopilaris compared to healthy controls, noting more scratches, uneven edges, and pitted scales in affected hair, which may aid future research on the condition.
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