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    Vellus Hairs in the Frontal Scalp in Early Female Pattern Hair Loss

    Ingrid Herskovitz, Isabel Sousa, Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary This study suggests that the presence of more than six vellus hairs in the frontal scalp at 20-fold magnification can be an additional criterion for diagnosing early female pattern hair loss.
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