Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss

    August 2013 in “ Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America ”
    Aron G. Nusbaum, Paul T. Rose, Bernard P. Nusbaum
    Studysummary This review discusses current and emerging medical therapies for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of stabilizing the condition as a complement to surgical hair restoration.
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