Diagnosing and Treating Hair Loss

    August 2009 in “ PubMed ”
    Anne Mounsey, Sean W Reed
    Studysummary This article discusses different types of hair loss, their potential causes, and treatment options, but it reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the importance of considering the emotional impact on patients.
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