Biphasic Alopecia

    April 2021 in “ Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC ”
    P. Assouly, C. Lacoste, B. Cavelier‐Balloy
    Studysummary This review discusses biphasic alopecia, where non-scarring forms like traction alopecia and androgenetic alopecia may progress to follicle destruction, emphasizing the role of chronic inflammation and the importance of clinician-pathologist collaboration, but provides no new clinical results.
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