Hair Transplantation In Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: A Review And Update

    September 2025 in “ Surgeries ”
    Dawn Queen, Marc R. Avram
    Studysummary This review found that hair transplantation in patients with primary cicatricial alopecias is a viable option when the disease is stable, with outcomes varying significantly by subtype.
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