Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men – Short Version

    November 2017 in “ Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    Varvara Kanti, Andrew G. Messenger, Gustav Dobos … Ulrike Blume-Peytavi
    Studysummary This guideline review by the European Dermatology Forum evaluates current treatments for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new research findings, aiming to assist dermatologists in selecting safe and effective therapies.
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