Perception of Hair Loss and Education Increases Treatment Willingness in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Population-Based Study

    January 2018 in “ Annals of Dermatology ”
    Bokyung Kim, Solam Lee, Myeongsoo Jun … Won‐Soo Lee
    Studysummary This study found that patients with a greater awareness and understanding of androgenetic alopecia were more likely to seek treatment, suggesting that education may increase treatment willingness.
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