FFA Patient Profile Analysis Based on Authors' Observations and Literature Review—An Original Survey

    June 2025 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    Michał Owczarek, Magdalena Jałowska, Agnieszka Mariowska … Maciej Spałek
    Studysummary This study reported that frontal fibrosing alopecia predominantly affects postmenopausal women and identified potential risk factors like frequent β-blocker use and sunscreen application, indicating the need for further research.
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