Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women

    January 2008 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”
    Ryan Rivera, Aurora Guerra-Tapia
    Studysummary This review discusses clinical variations, laboratory testing, and treatments for female-pattern alopecia, including finasteride, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize managing stress and psychological impacts.
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