Hair Shedding in Women: How Much Is Too Much?

    April 2015 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Rodney Sinclair
    Studysummary This article discusses hair shedding in women and does not offer new research results; it highlights the need for objective criteria to define excessive hair shedding.
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