Effect of Camouflaging Agents on Psychological Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Hair Loss Patients

    Christina Ring, Matthew Keller
    Studysummary This letter discusses the high prevalence and limited treatment options for pattern hair loss, noting the associated psychological distress, especially in women, and reports no new clinical findings.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Androgenetic Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2014
    2. A Review of Scalp Camouflaging Agents and Prostheses for Individuals with Hair Loss Dermatology online journal · 2012
    3. The Psychosocial Consequences of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Research Literature British Journal of Dermatology · 1999

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