Pattern Hair Loss in Men: Diagnosis, Genetic Link, Clinical Features, and Treatments

    September 2012 in “ Dermatologic Clinics ”
    Nusrat Banka, M.J. Kristine Bunagan, Jerry Shapiro
    Studysummary This article reviews current knowledge on the causes, diagnosis, and medical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, particularly in men, and reports no new findings.
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