Trichoscopy as an Evaluation Method for Alopecia Areata Treatment: A Comparative Study

    September 2020 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”
    Marwa M. Fawzy, Rania Abdel Hay, Faisal Mohammed … Marwa Ezzat
    Studysummary This study found that trichoscopy aided in assessing treatment responses for patchy alopecia areata, with both intralesional corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma showing effectiveness, but only PRP significantly improved patient symptom impact scores.
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