Trichorrhexis Nodosa Improving With Oral Minoxidil: A Case Report

January 2023 in “ Clinical and Experimental Dermatology ”

O McFeely, Nekma Meah, Rodney Sinclair, Dmitri Wall

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Studysummary Oral minoxidil may help improve fragile hair.

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