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Is sculptra advisable for someone with autoimune disorders?

man39May 24, 2014
I have Alopecia Barbae and was wondering if this would be a problem if I wanted to get sculptra treatment. I think I read that sculptra was not advised for autoimmune disorders. Thanks

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Dr. Sheetal Sapra, MD, FRCPC
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