Evaluation of Utility of Phenol in Alopecia Areata

    Siddhi Chikhalkar, Hemangi Jerajani, Bhushan Madke
    Studysummary This study found that 88% phenol treatment significantly improved texture, pigmentation, and density of hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients over nine weeks, with 78% showing a good to excellent response.
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