Gender Differences in Scalp Hair Growth Rates Are Maintained but Reduced in Pattern Hair Loss Compared to Controls

    November 2015 in “ Skin Research and Technology ”
    D.J.J. Van Neste, D. H. Rushton
    Studysummary This study found that individuals with patterned hair loss, both male and female, showed a slower linear hair growth rate compared to controls with hair of equal thickness.
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