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    Bimatoprost Versus Clobetasol Propionate in Scalp Alopecia Areata: A Prospective Non-Randomized Open-Label Clinical Trial

    January 2023 in “ Indian Dermatology Online Journal ”
    Mohan Bhusal, Shristi Bhattarai, Binita Thapa … G. E. C. H. Vidya Sagar
    Studysummary This study found that there was no significant difference in hair regrowth between clobetasol and bimatoprost for scalp alopecia areata over 12 weeks, but bimatoprost had fewer side effects and prompted earlier, more pigmented hair regrowth.
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