Comprehensive Overview and Treatment Update on Hair Loss

    January 2013 in “ Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications ”
    Katlein França, Thiago Saldanha Rodrigues, Jennifer Ledon … Anna Chacon
    Studysummary This article reviews the common causes of hair loss and summarizes current therapeutic options, without reporting new research findings.
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