Acquired Alopecias in Mexican Adults: A Clinical and Epidemiological Study of 1,888 Patients

    January 2026 in “ Cureus ”
    Joel Alejandro Ramírez-Sánchez, Diana Laura Vázquez-Cantú, MARCO ANTONIO RODRÍGUEZ-CASTELLANOS … Luis Enrique Sánchez-Dueñas
    Studysummary In this retrospective study conducted at a dermatology institute in Mexico, researchers analyzed 1,888 adult alopecia cases, identifying alopecia areata as the most common type. The study underscores the importance of regional studies to better understand alopecia patterns and inform management strategies.
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