Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: Treatable and Worth Treating

    Nina L. Tamashunas, Wilma F. Bergfeld
    Studysummary In this overview, the authors note that both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments are effective for pattern hair loss, emphasizing early detection and intervention to maintain hair.
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