Evaluation of Scalp Hair Density and Diameter in the Arab Population: Clinical Office-Based Phototrichogram Analysis

    December 2022 in “ Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology ”
    Sahar Alsharif, Khalid M. AlGhamdi
    Studysummary In this study, Arab hair was found to have a higher thickness and lower density compared to other ethnicities, suggesting these factors should be considered in diagnosing and treating hair issues in Arabs.
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