Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women

    May 2008 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”
    R. Rivera, A. Guerra‐Tapia
    Studysummary This review discusses different clinical forms, laboratory tests, and treatments for female androgenetic alopecia and reports no new results; it emphasizes the importance of proper management.
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