Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

    Sebastine Oiwoh, Ademola Olusegun Enitan, Olubola Titilope Adegbosin … Emmanuel Olaniyi Onayemi
    Studysummary This review summarizes existing knowledge on androgenetic alopecia, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management, but presents no new research findings.
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