Evaluation of Hair Density and Hair Diameter in the Adult Thai Population Using Quantitative Trichoscopic Analysis

    February 2020 in “ BioMed Research International ”
    Kanchana Leerunyakul, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
    Studysummary This study found that in the Thai population, hair density varies by scalp location and decreases with age, and that Asians generally have lower hair density compared to Caucasian and African populations.
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