AGA Practitioner Challenges: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Survey

    July 2023 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Glen Jankowski, Dirk Kranz
    Studysummary This study investigated AGA professionals' perspectives and found that 42% were misled by commercial influences, underestimated these biases' extent, and faced ethical challenges in treatment due to societal pressures and misinformation, highlighting a need for evidence-based guidance and research scrutiny tools.
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