A Rare Case of Ophiasis Pattern of Alopecia Areata in a Child: A Case Report with Unani Insights

    November 2025 in “ International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ”
    Uzma I. Farooqui, Shazia Afzal, Mohammad Al Jamal … Juwairiya Ilyas
    Studysummary In this case study, the authors explored the management of ophiasis, a rare and challenging form of alopecia areata, in a 3-year-old boy using the Unani system of medicine, aiming to provide insights for treatment approaches.
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