Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life Among Adult Women with Androgenetic Alopecia Using 5% Topical Minoxidil

    May 2021 in “ The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology ”
    Renata Indelicato Zac, Adilson Ben da Costa
    Studysummary This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia using 5% minoxidil daily reported high satisfaction and improved quality of life, despite the continued impact of hair loss on daily habits and social life.
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