Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review

    April 2021 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    María Librada Porriño‐Bustamante, María Antonia Fernández‐Pugnaire, Salvador Arias‐Santiago
    Studysummary This review compiles existing data on frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights the promise of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors as a treatment option, while noting the need for clarity on its cause and progression.
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