Management of Definitive Hair Alopecia in Asians

October 2015

Damkerng Pathomvanich

hair alopecia Asian hair donor scarring thicker dermis melanin production

Studysummary This article reviews differences in hair characteristics between Asians and Caucasians, highlighting Asian hair's lower density and thicker dermis, and reports no new research findings.

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