An Update on the Treatment of Female Alopecia and the Introduction of a Potential Novel Therapy

    August 2015 in “ Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology ”
    Check Jh, Rhonna L. Cohen
    Studysummary This review discusses treatment options for hair loss in women and reports no new clinical results; it highlights minoxidil as the only drug proven to effectively improve alopecia based on rigorous studies.
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