In Vivo Imaging Techniques for the Human Scalp: A Systematic Review of the Literature

    September 2024 in “ Lasers in Surgery and Medicine ”
    Bobak Hedayati, Luke Horton, Brittany Urso … Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
    Studysummary This study concluded that noninvasive imaging techniques offer potential benefits in managing scalp conditions by potentially reducing the need for biopsies and minimizing patient morbidity, each technique having unique advantages and limitations for specific conditions.
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