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, Chloe Ekelem, Arash Babadjouni, Ajay Sharma, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
    TLDR Noninvasive scalp imaging techniques can improve patient care by reducing the need for biopsies.
    The document reviews various noninvasive imaging techniques for the human scalp, particularly in the context of alopecic, neoplastic, and inflammatory diseases. These techniques are promising due to their ability to provide quality imaging while minimizing the need for invasive scalp biopsies. Each imaging method has its own set of advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific condition being examined. The ultimate goal of these noninvasive techniques is to enhance patient management and reduce the morbidity associated with traditional biopsy procedures.
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