A Review of Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

    March 2024 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”
    Amirhossein Shahpar, Nazanin Zeinali Nezhad, Akram‐Sadat Sahaf, Najmeh Ahramiyanpour
    Studysummary This study found that oral isotretinoin significantly reduced symptoms in nearly 90% of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, affecting both facial papules and hair loss.
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