Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss with Combination Therapy

    Rosalynn R.Z. Conic, Shilpi Khetarpal, Wilma F. Bergfeld
    TLDR Combining different treatments works best for female hair loss.
    The document reviewed the treatment of female pattern hair loss (FPHL), a common nonscarring alopecia that significantly affects women's quality of life. It highlighted the complexity of managing FPHL, often requiring a combination of topical, systemic, and interventional therapies to effectively control hair loss and achieve satisfactory hair regrowth. The article provided an overview of common treatments and their efficacy in addressing FPHL.
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