Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    April 2010 in “ Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy ”
    Deepani Rathnayake, Rodney Sinclair
    Studysummary This article reviews existing treatments for male-pattern hair loss, noting that while they can slow progression, they generally achieve only partial hair regrowth.
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