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Hair loss in women — References
References
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2 Matilainen, V., et al. 2003. Hair loss, insulin resistance, and heredity in middle-aged women. A population–based study. J. Cardiovasc. Risk, 10 (3), 227–231.
3 Mercola, J. 2004. Testosterone-suppressor drug slightly improves women’s hair loss. URL: http://www.mercola.com/2003/feb/8/flutamide.htm (accessed 01.07.2006).
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Additional Reading/Resources
Thiedke, C. 2003. Alopecia in women. Am. Fam. Physician., 67 (5), 1007–1014, 1017–1018.
URL’s (accessed 01.17.2006):
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030301/1007.html
American Family Physician hand-out:
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030301/1017ph.html
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Female hair loss
Original Publication Date: 05/01/2006
Last Modified: 02/16/2010
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet