Trichoscopic Features, Clinical Correlates, And Risk Prediction In Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

    February 2026 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Boquan Long, Qi Long, Pan Wang … Hongwei Guo
    Studysummary This study found that a family history of androgenetic alopecia and specific trichoscopic signs are strong predictors of female pattern hair loss, leading to a nomogram model for risk prediction.
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