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GlossaryPolarized Light Microscopy

technique using polarized light to enhance specimen contrast

Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) is a technique that uses polarized light to examine specimens that are difficult to see with standard light microscopy. By passing light waves through polarizing filters, PLM enhances contrast and reveals details about the structure and composition of materials, such as hair fibers, minerals, and biological tissues, which can be particularly useful in diagnosing conditions like alopecia.

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research A Polarizing Light Microscopy Can Be an Easy and Reliable Diagnostic Tool of Congenital Keratinizing Disorders Including Netherton Syndrome

September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Polarizing light microscopy can easily and reliably diagnose congenital keratinizing disorders like Netherton syndrome.

research Hair Shaft Abnormalities: Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment

44 citations , January 2005 in “Dermatology”

Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.

research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children

30 citations , May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.

research Structural and Molecular Hair Abnormalities in Trichothiodystrophy

71 citations , May 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

TTD hair brittleness is caused by multiple structural abnormalities.

research Novel Association of Trichothiodystrophy With Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: A Case Report

January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

A child with trichothiodystrophy also had autoimmune thyroiditis and anemia, which is a new finding.

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community Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits

in Chat 138 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.

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community Age 18 vs Age 25, the importance of starting early

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An 18-year-old began using Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, later switching to Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride by age 25. The conversation emphasizes early treatment, potential side effects, and differing opinions on medication effectiveness.

community Why is Kevin Mann (Haircafe) Hated?

in Chat 62 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.

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