Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women

    March 2001 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”
    Rodney Sinclair, Rodney P.R. Dawber
    Studysummary This article discusses treatment approaches for female pattern hair loss and concludes that available medical treatments are effective in reversing or stabilizing the condition in most cases of mild-to-moderate severity.
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