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Review
. 1991 Mar;47(3):173-6.

Androgenetic alopecia (common baldness)

D G Brodland  1 , S A Muller
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  • PMID: 2022125
Review

Androgenetic alopecia (common baldness)

D G Brodland et al. Cutis. 1991 Mar.

Abstract

Alopecia is a common problem affecting the scalp in both men and women. The vast majority of all cases of alopecia are of the androgenetic variety. The clinical and endocrinologic features of this disorder are reviewed. Potential therapies, including surgical and medical modalities, are mentioned.

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