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Hair Disorders in Females

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Since time immemorial, hair has been considered a “crowning glory” for human beings the world over. However, there are a plethora of hair disorders, including both excess hair and sparse hair which are frequently confronted by dermatologists. Hence, an elaborate knowledge about the disorders of hair in females is almost mandatory.

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  2. Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, G.S. Medical College and Hospital, Pilkhuwa, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Sinha, S., Gupta, M., Bansal, S., Sarkar, R. (2022). Hair Disorders in Females. In: Sarkar, R., Sinha, S. (eds) Skin Diseases in Females. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6065-8_14

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