TrichoScan: Combining Epiluminescence Microscopy With Digital Image Analysis for the Measurement of Hair Growth In Vivo

    August 2001 in “ PubMed ”
    Rolf Hoffmann
    Studysummary This study found that the TrichoScan method detected significant increases in hair counts and cumulative hair thickness in men after finasteride treatment, suggesting its potential for monitoring hair treatment responses.
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