Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Treatment Algorithms
Dr. Jerry Shapiro, or the “Lord of the Hair” (as described by ODAC conference co-chair Dr. Adam Friedman) provided us with an A to Z overview of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and lichen planopilaris (LPP) as well royalty-worthy pearls and treatment updates.
Before we start, here are my favorite quotes from Dr. Shapiro, which also serve as a great summary of his wonderful lecture:
“Fro …
Dr. Jerry Shapiro, or the “Lord of the Hair” (as described by ODAC conference co-chair Dr. Adam Friedman) provided us with an A to Z overview of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and lichen planopilaris (LPP) as well royalty-worthy pearls and treatment updates.
Before we start, here are my favorite quotes from Dr. Shapiro, which also serve as a great summary of his wonderful lecture:
“Fro … Continue reading "Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Treatment Algorithms"
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Introduction
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