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REVIEW

Trichoscopic Features of Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus versus Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review

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Pages 805-827 | Received 02 Feb 2024, Accepted 31 Mar 2024, Published online: 09 Apr 2024

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