Letter: Defining the Frontal Area in Hair Restoration Surgery

    December 2010 in “ Dermatologic Surgery
    Walter Unger
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    Studysummary The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.
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