Ann Dermatol.  2019 Apr;31(2):231-234. 10.5021/ad.2019.31.2.231.

Long-Term Prognosis of Alopecia Areata in Children and Adolescents

• Jang YH
• Eun DH
• Kim DW

• KMID: 2439075
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2019.31.2.231

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Adolescent*
Alopecia Areata*
Alopecia*
Child*
Humans
Prognosis*

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