Hair loss remedies--separating fact from fiction.
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Hair loss is a common complaint in the outpatient setting. Frequently, patients conduct their own research on hair loss diagnosis and treatment and are faced with a number of manufacturers' claims that their products will benefit hair loss. This paper explores the truth behind those claims of hair regrowth. We intend for this information to serve as a "consumer report" for healthcare providers and patients and to help separate some of the valid claims for hair regrowth from those that are purely fiction.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Cutis
دوره 73 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004