Alopecia Areata Incognita: Current Evidence

    February 2025 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Giselle Rodriguez‐Tamez, Narges Maskan Bermudez, Antonellá Tosti
    Studysummary This study highlights alopecia areata incognita as a unique form of alopecia areata that shares features with telogen effluvium and may relate to androgenetic alopecia, noting its sudden onset and favorable response to topical steroids.
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