Introduction

March 2021 in “ CRC Press eBooks ”

Ramón Grimalt

dermoscopy laser therapy low-level laser therapy LLLT mesotherapy hair loss

TLDR The book is a guide on hair disease management, focusing on dermoscopy, laser therapies, and mesotherapy.

The introduction outlined the book's comprehensive coverage of hair disease management, aimed at both new and experienced practitioners. It highlighted contributions from world experts and included topics such as the use of dermoscopy for hair diseases, proper techniques for laser and low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and mesotherapy options for treating hair loss.

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