Why Do Not All Chemotherapy Patients Lose Their Hair? Answering an Intriguing Question

    January 2021 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Alfredo Rebora, Marcella Guarrera
    Studysummary Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
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