Alopecia Areata Treatment: Past, Present, And Future

    December 2024 in “ Dermatological Reviews ”
    Eliana L. Jolkovsky, David J. Goldberg
    Studysummary This review highlights significant advances in understanding and treating Alopecia Areata, emphasizing the effectiveness of JAK inhibitors like baricitinib, ritlecitinib, and deuruxolitinib for systemic treatment, while also noting ongoing research into new therapeutic approaches such as stem cell therapy and energy-assisted drug delivery.
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