Gene Detection in a Family With Monilethrix and Observation of the Treatment Effect With 5% Topical Minoxidil

September 2022 in “ Research Square (Research Square) ”

Qingli Shen, Zhong-Hua Fu, Pengqiang Du, Jianbo Wang

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