Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Assessment of Alopecia: A Case Report

August 2018 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

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Studysummary Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.

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