Ethnic Hair Disorders: Diagnosis and Management

    January 2015 in “ Current problems in dermatology ”
    Scott F. Lindsey, Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary This chapter reviews cultural practices and morphological differences in ethnic hair, relating them to specific disorders seen in these populations, without presenting new clinical results.
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