Long-Term Efficacy, Complete Scalp Hair Regrowth, and Normal Body Hair and Nails in Patients with Alopecia Areata Receiving Ritlecitinib 50 mg Once Daily Up to 3 Years in the ALLEGRO Clinical Trial Program

July 2026 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Brett King, Rodney Sinclair, Lidia Rudnicka … Alexandre Lejeune

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