Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Pathophysiological Review

    August 2015 in “ Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia ”
    Paulo Müller Ramos, Hélio Amante Miot
    Studysummary This review discusses the clinical, epidemiological, and pathophysiological aspects of female pattern hair loss, reporting no new research findings.
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