Exogen Hairs in Women with and without Hair Loss

    January 2017 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Marcella Guarrera, Alfredo Rebora
    Studysummary This study found that the prevalence of the exogen phase was negligible in women with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, with exogen accounting for a small percentage of hair in both conditions.
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