Non-Invasive Method Distinguishes Chronic Telogen Effluvium From Mild Female Pattern Hair Loss: Clinicopathological Correlation

    December 2015 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Caroline Monteiro Bittencourt, F. Teixeira, Daniela A. Ferraro … Maria Letícia Cintra
    Studysummary This study found that the washing method can help differentiate chronic telogen effluvium from mild female pattern hair loss, potentially reducing the need for biopsies.
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