How to Diagnose and Treat Women with Excessive Hair

    October 2012 in “ Dermatologic clinics ”
    Ulrike Blume‐Peytavi
    Studysummary This article discusses diagnostic and treatment options for excessive hair growth in women, noting a need for holistic approaches to address associated psychological issues, but it does not present new clinical findings.
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