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    Scalp Bacterial Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern in Patients With Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

    January 2025 in “ Annals of Dermatology ”
    Geon‐Jong Lee, Soyeon Kim, Trang Thi Quynh Tran … Jin Park
    Studysummary This study reports that patients with primary cicatricial alopecia have distinct bacterial colonization and higher antibiotic resistance compared to those with non-inflammatory scalp conditions, indicating the importance of bacterial culture and susceptibility testing for targeted therapies.
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