Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin A in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss

    April 2024 in “ Skin research and technology ”
    Linjun Hu, Yeqin Dai, Hongyan Zhang … Xiuzu Song
    Studysummary This study suggests that while subcutaneous Botulinum Toxin Type A may offer short-term symptom improvement for female pattern hair loss, its effectiveness does not extend beyond three months.
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