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    Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Reflections and Hypotheses on Etiology and Pathogenesis

    May 2016 in “ Experimental dermatology ”
    Christos Tziotzios, Catherine M. Stefanato, David A. Fenton … John A. McGrath
    Studysummary This review discusses what is known about the pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting potential environmental and genetic factors in disease pathogenesis.
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