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Edited by Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Antonella Tosti, David A. Whiting, and Ralph M. Trüeb. 564 pp., illustrated. Berlin, Springer, 2008. $219. ISBN 978-3-540-46908-7.

Interest in hair biology and clinical trichology has increased during the past 20 years, and there have been considerable advances in our understanding of the biology and treatment of hair and scalp disorders. Hair Growth and Disorders is a comprehensive review of the topic, with an emphasis on follicular structure and function along with the presentation of disease. The book covers the full range of topics from basic principles of hair biology to rare genodermatoses that manifest as hair disorders. The authors and editors have constructed an effective didactic tool that can serve a wide variety of learners, from medical . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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