Hair Evaluation Methods: Merits and Demerits

    January 2009 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Rachita Dhurat, Punit P Saraogi
    Studysummary This review discusses the advantages and limitations of various hair loss evaluation methods but reports no new results; it emphasizes the importance of cautious interpretation for these diagnostic tools.
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