Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography: A New Diagnostic Method of Lichen Planopilaris

    October 2023 in “ Skin research and technology ”
    Marta Kurzeja, Olga Warszawik‐Hendzel, Adriana Rakowska … Lidia Rudnicka
    Studysummary This study found that line-field confocal optical coherence tomography effectively visualized key diagnostic features of classic lichen planopilaris in real time, suggesting its potential as a valuable diagnostic tool.
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