Response to Kang et al, 'Efficacy of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in the Management of Anticancer Therapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study'

December 2024 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Caitlin A. Kearney, Anna Brinks, Carli D. Needle, Jerry Shapiro, Mario E. Lacouture, Kristen I. Lo Sicco

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