75214 A Picture-Based SALT (vSALT) for Alopecia Areata with Improved Reliability, Non-Scalp Hair Assessment, Pattern Identification, and Adjustment for Androgenetic Alopecia
July 2026
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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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