High-Frequency Ultrasonography in Hair and Nail Disorders: How It May Be Helpful

January 2025 in “ Diagnostics ”

Adriana Polańska, Dominik Mikiel, Marta Szymoniak‐Lipska, Barbara Głowińska‐Olszewska, Aleksandra Dańczak‐Pazdrowska

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Studysummary This article reviews the use of high-frequency ultrasonography to visualize nail units and scalps in dermatology, highlighting its potential benefits for disease assessment and treatment monitoring, but reports no new clinical results.

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