Androgenetic Alopecia Care Requires Greater Evidence-Based Guidance

January 2025 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

Glen Jankowski

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Studysummary This study surveyed hair loss practitioners and found that while most view androgenetic alopecia as having pathological features, opinions vary on whether it is a disease or requires treatment.

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