Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions

    February 2021 in “ The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology ”
    Brianna De Souza, Andrea Tovar-Garza, Laura N Uwakwe, Amy J. McMichael
    Studysummary This review examines the various potential causes of bitemporal hair loss, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis to prevent further hair loss in scarring conditions; it reports no new clinical results.
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