Psychotrichology: Psychosomatic Aspects of Hair Diseases

    November 2012 in “ Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft ”
    W. Harth, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi
    Studysummary This review examines psychosomatic hair diseases, discussing their classification, implications, and the need for tailored psychosomatic therapy, without reporting new clinical results.
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