Gender Differences in Psychosocial Outcomes of Hair Loss Resulting from Childhood Irradiation for Tinea Capitis

    July 2021 in “ International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ”
    Liat Hoffer, Netta Achdut, Shifra Shvarts, Dorit Segal‐Engelchin
    Studysummary This study found that women with severe hair loss from childhood irradiation for tinea capitis were at a higher risk of developing psychosocial symptoms, including depression, compared to men.
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