Alopecia Areata: An Updated Review for 2023

    May 2023 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ”
    Cathryn Sibbald
    Studysummary Alopecia Areata affects 2% globally, with treatments like essential oils, garlic, and JAK inhibitors showing promise, but more research is needed.
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