Pigmented Hair-Thickening Fibers: A Camouflage Technique for Alopecia in Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa

    January 2015 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Andrew G. Harris, Minhee Kim, Dedee F. Murrell
    Studysummary This study found that pigmented hair-thickening fibers improved the appearance of scalp alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa, although they may cause pruritus and should be used cautiously.
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