Clinical Characteristics, Trichoscopy, Histopathology, and Treatment Outcomes of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in an Asian Population: A Retro-Prospective Cohort Study

    July 2020 in “ Journal of Dermatology ”
    Ratchathorn Panchaprateep, Pariya Ruxrungtham, Bussabong Chancheewa, Pravit Asawanonda
    Studysummary This study found that diffuse and pseudo-fringe sign patterns are common in Asian patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, and that treatments combining antiandrogens or antimalarials with topical therapy are effective.
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