The Psychology of Hair Loss and Its Implications for Patient Care

    March 2001 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”
    Thomas F. Cash
    Studysummary This review discusses the relationship between perceived stress and hair loss or graying, exploring hair follicles as a model system but reports no new clinical results.
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