A Novel Atypical Presentation of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Involving the Frontoparietal Scalp

    January 2020 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Chloe Goldman, Aisleen Diaz, Mariya Miteva
    Studysummary This case report describes a unique presentation of frontal fibrosing alopecia characterized by a hair loss pattern that resembles the Greek letter upsilon, supported by trichoscopic and histological findings.
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