Hair Loss and Hirsutism in the Elderly

    February 2002 in “ Clinics in Geriatric Medicine ”
    Maria Hordinsky, Marty E. Sawaya, Janet L. Roberts
    Studysummary This review discusses the biology of hair follicles and common hair disorders in the elderly but reports no new clinical results.
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