The Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Treatment Dilemma

    April 2024 in “ Journal of clinical medicine ”
    Wiktoria Julia Krzesłowska, Anna Woźniacka
    Studysummary This review discusses various therapeutic options for frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights the need for more research, as existing data are largely retrospective and lack precise treatment guidelines.
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