Updated Diagnostic Criteria for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

    December 2017 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Sergio Vañó‐Galván, David Saceda‐Corralo, Óscar M. Moreno‐Arrones, F. Camacho‐Martínez
    Studysummary This correspondence discusses proposed updates to the diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia, emphasizing the importance of differentiating it from other types of alopecia.
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    1. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Among Men: A Clinicopathologic Study of 7 Cases Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2017
    2. Isolated Eyebrow Loss in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Relevance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 2016
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