TLDR OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
The study utilized high-speed 2D and 3D optical coherence tomography (OCT) to non-invasively examine human hair, revealing that OCT could effectively visualize hair shaft abnormalities, cross sections, diameters, and follicle shapes. Preliminary results indicated that swept source OCT (ThorLabs) was a promising tool for analyzing hair conditions, potentially reflecting ethnical diversity, internal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or hair and scalp disorders.
16 citations,
October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
10 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of biomedical optics” OCT is a reliable, noninvasive way to measure hair thickness.
81 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
24 citations,
November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair and scalp disorders significantly affect self-esteem, and using cosmetic products like conditioners and styling aids can improve hair health and appearance.
138 citations,
March 2007 in “Experimental cell research” Only a few hair-specific keratins are linked to inherited hair disorders.
29 citations,
April 2003 in “Experimental dermatology” Human hair follicles grown in vitro maintain normal keratin patterns and structure.
