Trichoscopy of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Caucasians: A Review

    June 2024 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”
    Federico Quadrelli, Stephano Cedirian, Bianca Maria Piraccini
    Studysummary This study identifies specific trichoscopic features such as empty follicles and perifollicular erythema in Caucasians with frontal fibrosing alopecia, which may assist in diagnosis and monitoring, but stresses the need for further research due to limited demographic data.
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