Morphological Changes of the Hair Roots in Alopecia Areata: A Scanning Electron Microscopic Study

    December 2013 in “ Journal of Dermatology ”
    Tadashi Karashima, Daisuke Tsuruta, Takahiro Hamada … Takashi Hashimoto
    Studysummary This study found that scanning electron microscopy can identify four specific hair morphology patterns in alopecia areata patients, offering a less invasive diagnostic option compared to punch biopsy.
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