The Use of Imaging Techniques in the Diagnosis of Scalp Dermatoses

    August 2025 in “ Medicina ”
    Aleksandra Kuźniak-Jodłowska, Magdalena Jałowska, Grzegorz Nowaczyk, Aleksandra Dańczak‐Pazdrowska
    Studysummary This review discusses the evolution and potential of non-invasive imaging techniques for diagnosing scalp diseases, highlighting their advantages and limitations compared to trichoscopy and scalp biopsy, the current diagnostic standards.
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