Adolescent Male Androgenetic Alopecia With Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Case Treated With Individualized Homeopathy

    January 2024 in “ AYUHOM ”
    Punam Kumari, Renu Verma
    Studysummary This case study observed that individualized homeopathic treatment, particularly Lycopodium clavatum, appeared useful in managing androgenetic alopecia comorbid with iron deficiency anemia and COVID-19 in a 17-year-old male, though the authors emphasize the need for larger studies to confirm these findings.
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