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    Alopecia Areata: Current Concepts

    June 2026 in “ Wiener klinische Wochenschrift ”
    Audrey Terrany, Robert A. Schwartz
    Studysummary This review highlights advancements in the understanding and treatment of alopecia areata, noting that the approval of oral Janus kinase inhibitors like baricitinib and ritlecitinib marks a significant development in managing severe cases of this autoimmune condition.
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