Novel Agents for the Treatment of Alopecia

    December 1998 in “ Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ”
    Marty E. Sawaya
    Studysummary This review examines recent approvals and emerging treatments for androgenetic alopecia, discussing newly approved drugs like Propecia and Rogaine Extra Strength 5%, but without presenting new clinical results.
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