Hair Loss in Children in South-East Nigeria: Common and Uncommon Cases

    October 2007 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Edith N. Nnoruka, Innocent Obiagboso, Chinyere Maduechesi
    Studysummary This study reported that the most common hair loss disorder among children in south-east Nigeria was tinea capitis, and its clinical course was influenced by parental attitudes towards treatment.
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