A Review on Types and Treatment of Alopecia

June 2023 in “ Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ”

Poonam C. Rahangdale, Anjali M. Wankhade

alopecia androgenic alopecia alopecia areata chemotherapy-induced alopecia tinea capitis androgenetic alopecia traction alopecia trichotillomania congenital alopecia disorders AGA AA CIA

Studysummary This review examines the various types of alopecia, their impact on hair growth and appearance, and discusses potential future treatments, by analyzing changes in hair structure and physiology throughout life.

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