Understanding Patient and Physician Perceptions of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Treatments in Asia-Pacific and Latin America

    March 2017 in “ Journal of Dermatology ”
    Zrinka Lulic, Shigeki Inui, Woo-Young Sim … Michael J. Manyak
    Studysummary This survey reported that 37.6% of male AGA patients were satisfied with their treatments, with the highest satisfaction for 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and revealed differing perceptions between physicians and patients about AGA's impact on confidence and treatment involvement.
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