Lasers, Lights, and Compounds for Hair Loss in Aesthetics

    August 2021 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”
    Christina Ring, Robert Finney, Marc R. Avram
    Studysummary This review discusses various treatments for hair loss, such as topical agents, oral minoxidil, and laser therapies, but reports no new clinical results; debates on issues like post-finasteride syndrome are also covered.
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