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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
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January 2015 in “Dermatitis” Topical immunotherapy is the best treatment for severe alopecia areata.
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