Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective, Real-Life Analysis in a Tertiary Center in Germany

    August 2024 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    Henner Stege, Maximilian Haist, Michael Schultheis … Florian Butsch
    Studysummary This study evaluates the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine in treating lichen planopilaris, suggesting varying success based on a real-life retrospective analysis.
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