Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men: Italian Guidelines Adapted from European Dermatology Forum/European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Guidelines

    December 2020 in “ Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia ”
    Aurora Alessandrini, Michela Starace, Roberto D'Ovidio … Bianca Maria Piraccini
    Studysummary This guideline summarizes evidence-based and expert-based recommendations for treating androgenetic alopecia, adapted by an Italian expert group in alignment with Italian pharmacological policies.
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