Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review With Recent Updates

    January 2025 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Shikha Verma, Anita Marak, Debopriya Paul
    Studysummary This review discusses the various factors implicated in the etiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia and notes the need for effective treatments, reporting no new clinical findings.
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