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Low-level light therapy, possibly combined with other treatments, may become a leading hair loss treatment, while hirsutism often worsens with age and lacks preventive options.
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
No cure exists for alopecia areata; treatments aim to manage symptoms.
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Trichotillometry can measure hair plucking force, aiding alopecia treatment evaluation.
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