Dealing With Loss: Simplified Diagnostic Approach for Alopecia

    March 2011 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Pathology ”
    Timothy H. McCalmont
    Studysummary The document suggests simplifying alopecia diagnosis and improving techniques for better accuracy.
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