Normal and Aging Hair Biology and Structure: Aging and Hair

    January 2015 in “ Current problems in dermatology ”
    Molly Goodier, Maria Hordinsky
    Studysummary This article discusses the aging-related changes in hair structure and function, and examines various treatments like light therapy, minoxidil, and finasteride aimed at mitigating hair thinning and loss, but reports no new clinical results.
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