Parietal Scalp Is Another Affected Area in Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Analysis of Hair Density and Hair Diameter

    December 2017 in “ Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Salinee Rojhirunsakool, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
    Studysummary This study found significant differences in hair density, non-vellus hair diameter, and percentage of miniaturized hair between normal women and those with female pattern hair loss, particularly in the midscalp and parietal areas.
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