Scalp Hair Diameter Increases During Pregnancy

    August 2003 in “ Clinical and Experimental Dermatology ”
    J. Nissimov, U. Elchalal
    Studysummary This study found that hair diameter increases toward the scalp during pregnancy, a novel observation compared to the normal decrease seen in nonpregnant women.
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