Prepubertal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

    March 2025 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Nikollas Munhoz, Jivko Kamarachev, Ralph M. Trüeb
    Studysummary This case report describes the first observed instance of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in a child, suggesting the condition is not solely androgen dependent.
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