Alopecia Areata in Black African Patients: Epidemiological, Clinical, and Therapeutic Aspects

    January 2021 in “ Our Dermatology Online ”
    Yao Isidore Kouassi, Koffi Kouamé Pacôme Gbandama
    Studysummary This study reported that alopecia areata mostly affects young Black African males, with very few associated pathologies observed in this population.
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