Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    January 2019 in “ American Journal of Clinical Dermatology ”
    Matilde Iorizzo, Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary This review discusses the potential causes and treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research to understand its pathogenesis and develop validated treatments.
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