The Dermatologist Is Out? Assessment of Dermatologists in Ontario Accepting OHIP Referrals for Hair Loss Evaluation

    March 2025 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ”
    Victoria Young, Renée A. Beach
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that 48.59% of dermatologists in Ontario do not accept OHIP referrals for hair loss, with average wait times of about 4.5 months for those who do; this raises accessibility concerns.
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