A Canadian Consensus on Androgenetic Alopecia: Approach and Management

    September 2025 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ”
    Ian Landells, Eunice Y Chow, Aditya K. Gupta … Nour R. Dayeh
    Studysummary This expert panel review developed consensus recommendations for managing androgenetic alopecia in Canadian adults, endorsing seven interventions like oral and topical medications and platelet-rich plasma.
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