Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Update

    January 2020 in “ Indian Dermatology Online Journal ”
    Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat, Najam U. Saqib, Insha Latif, Iffat Hassan
    Studysummary This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of topical minoxidil as a primary treatment, but provides no new clinical results.
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