Diagnosis and Management of the Hair Loss Patient

September 1987 in “ PubMed ”

Stroud Jd

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Studysummary This paper reviews the main causes of hair loss seen by dermatologists and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for comprehensive understanding to manage these conditions effectively.

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