Viewpoint: Synthetic Hairs - Should They Be Used?

December 2006 in “ Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University) ”

Venkataram Mysore

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TLDR Synthetic hairs have side effects and need careful use.

The document discussed the controversial use of artificial hair fibers as a method of hair restoration in India, noting that while they were marketed as an alternative, the FDA in the United States had banned them due to reported side effects. The article aimed to inform dermatologists about these devices and provided guidelines for their use, reflecting the author's viewpoint on the subject.

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