Inverse Androgenic Alopecia

    October 2023 in “ Case Reports ”
    Hu Li, Xiaojiao Zhang, Fang Luo, Hengguang Zhao
    Studysummary This case report identified a new isotype of male androgenetic alopecia (inverse-MAGA) in a man successfully treated with finasteride and minoxidil, suggesting the need for future studies to evaluate this variant widely.
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