An Analysis of the Correlation Between Alopecia and Chief Complaints

January 2011 in “ Healthcare Informatics Research ”

Sang Wook Lee, Yoon Hee Jang, Eun Young Jeong

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Studysummary This study found that symptoms like dry hair, seborrheic scalps, and certain lifestyle factors correlate with hair loss in patients at hair loss clinics.

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