Use of Oral Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Case Series

    September 2021 in “ Revista Interdisciplinar em Saúde ”
    Neuza Caroline Suassuna Araújo, Lívio e Vasconcelos do Egypto
    Studysummary In this observational study, treatment with oral isotretinoin was reported to stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, offering potential guidance for clinicians on its therapeutic use, with implications for improving affected patients' self-esteem.
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