An Overview of Female Pattern Hair Loss

    June 2011 in “ Expert Review of Dermatology ”
    Mansi Patel, Alfonso Perez, Rodney Sinclair
    Studysummary This review discusses the characteristics and management options for female pattern hair loss, highlighting the unclear role of androgens and the psychosocial impact, and reports no new clinical results.
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