A Systematic Review of the Outcome of Hair Transplantation in Primary Scarring Alopecia

    September 2018 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Chloe Ekelem, Christine Pham, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
    Studysummary This review suggests that hair transplantation may be a viable treatment option for certain primary scarring alopecias, although findings should be interpreted cautiously due to possible publication bias favoring positive results.
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