The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair and Scalp Diseases

    May 2016 in “ Deutsches Arzteblatt International ”
    Hans Wolff, Tobias W. Fischer, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi
    Studysummary This review outlines various causes and manifestations of hair loss, highlighting that each type has distinct underlying mechanisms and requires specific treatment approaches, without reporting new clinical results.
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