Update on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

    April 2017 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”
    Laura Esteban-Lucía, Ana María Molina-Ruiz, Luis Requena
    Studysummary This review discusses the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting the lack of clinical trial data and limited observational treatment results.
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