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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Personalized treatment plans improve vitiligo care.
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