Perifollicular Erythema as a Trichoscopy Sign of Progression in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

    January 2013 in “ International journal of trichology ”
    T. Toledo-Pastrana, María José García Hernández, Francisco José Martínez Martínez
    Studysummary This study found that among women with frontal fibrosing alopecia, 100% showed dermoscopic elements suggestive of the condition, with perifollicular erythema often indicating disease activity.
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