Ultrastructure Study of Hair Damage After Ultraviolet Irradiation

    December 2013 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Nehal Mohamed Zuelfakkar, Ekramy Ahmed El‐Khateeb, Hala S. Cousha, Dina Mohamed Hamed
    Studysummary This study found that ultraviolet treatment for skin conditions such as vitiligo can damage hair, with psoralen plus ultraviolet A causing more follicle damage than narrow band ultraviolet B.
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