Hormonal Therapy in Female Pattern Hair Loss

    February 2017 in “ International Journal of Women's Dermatology ”
    Kevin R. Brough, Rochelle R. Torgerson
    Studysummary This review discusses the physiology and potential hormonal mechanisms involved in female pattern hair loss, as well as the current hormonal and hormone-modifying treatments available, but reports no new research findings.
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