Clinical and Dermoscopic Approaches to Diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results From a Multicenter Study of the International Dermoscopy Society

    February 2022 in “ Dermatology practical & conceptual ”
    Michela Starace, Gloria Orlando, Matilde Iorizzo … Bianca Maria Piraccini
    Studysummary This study found that trichoscopy is an effective noninvasive technique for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, confirming its valuable role alongside traditional histopathological examination.
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