Efficacy of Superficial Cryotherapy on the Eyebrows of Patients With Alopecia Universalis Also Treated With Contact Immunotherapy on the Scalp: A Prospective, Split-Face Comparative Study

    Sung Jay Choe, Won‐Soo Lee
    Studysummary This study found that superficial cryotherapy significantly increased hair density and thickness in treated eyebrows compared to untreated controls after 5 months in patients with alopecia areata.
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