Abstract:The dermatophytes show different manifestations including alteration or perforation on surface structures of hair by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). [1][2][3] Ultrastructural examination of hair may give many clues about disease. SEM is a three dimensional examination technique revealing easily comparable images and it is indispensable for examination in various tissues, which permit considerable magnification.
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