Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

July 2019

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Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia primary lymphocytic scarring alopecia androgenetic alopecia thyroid disease hyperlipidemia anemia

Studysummary This study examined epidemiological data on patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in Greece and found demographic patterns consistent with international studies.

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