Methods of Evaluating Hair Growth

    February 2003 in “ Australasian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Alex J Chamberlain, R.P.R. DAWBER
    Studysummary This review discusses various methods for measuring scalp hair growth in androgenetic alopecia and reports no new results; the authors suggest that computer-assisted technology has untapped potential.
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