Sisaipho Revisited: Inverse Ophiasis or More Than That?

August 2024 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”

Alexander Katoulis, Georgia Pappa, Effie Markou, Αντώνιος Κανελλέας, Evangelia Bozi, Dimitrios Sgouros, Dimitris Rigopoulos, Lidia Rudnicka

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Studysummary This study introduces "alopecia areata in a male or female pattern distribution" as a new clinical subtype of alopecia areata, observed in three adult cases, to enhance diagnostic precision and treatment personalization.

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