Contact Alopecia: Improvement of Alopecia with Discontinuation of Fluocinolone Oil in Individuals Allergic to Balsam Fragrance

    October 2016 in “ Pediatric dermatology ”
    Shehla Admani, Mordechai Goldenberg, Sharon E. Jacob
    Studysummary This case study observed that three girls with alopecia experienced complete hair regrowth after avoiding balsam of Peru and related fragrances, suggesting contact allergy played a role in their hair loss.
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