Female Pattern Hair Loss: Current Treatment Concepts

    January 2007 in “ PubMed ”
    Quan Dang Dinh, Rodney Sinclair
    Studysummary This review discusses female pattern hair loss, highlighting that while oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil can arrest progression, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, and stresses the need for ongoing therapy.
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