Hair Diameter vs. Hair Density in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    November 2014 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Ryuhei Okuyama
    Studysummary Hair loss is due to thinner hairs, not less hairs; hair diameter indicates balding progression and treatment effectiveness.
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    1. Contribution of Hair Density and Hair Diameter to the Appearance and Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia in Japanese Men British Journal of Dermatology · 2014
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