An Overview of Management of Drug-Induced Hair and Nail Disorders

    May 2014 in “ Clinical practice ”
    Sagar Patel, Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary This article reviews drug-induced hair and nail disorders and discusses their clinical recognition, underlying mechanisms, and potential treatment strategies, without presenting new research findings.
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