Hair Aging Revisited: An Expert Delphi Consensus on Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Future Therapies

    April 2026 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    David Saceda-Corralo, Ralf Paus, Michela Starace … Bianca Maria Piraccini
    Studysummary This Delphi consensus study provides expert insights into hair aging, aims to enhance diagnostic precision and management of age-related hair changes, and identifies possible new therapeutic targets.
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