Management of Alopecia Areata: Updates and Algorithmic Approach

    June 2017 in “ Journal of dermatology ”
    Solam Lee, Won‐Soo Lee
    Studysummary This review highlights the diverse prognoses and limited long-term efficacy of current alopecia areata treatments, discussing existing and emerging therapies—including biologics—and proposing an algorithmic management approach based on specific disease characteristics.
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