White Hair-Induced Increased Scalp Visibility: Clinical Implications for Hair Loss Evaluation and Hair Transplantation

    May 2026 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Jae Hyun Park
    Studysummary This study observed that white hair can create an optical illusion of increased scalp visibility, potentially misleading clinical evaluations of hair loss and complicating hair transplantation planning, and identified five core dyeing strategies to address this phenomenon.
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