A Botanical Compound for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

    October 2020 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings ”
    Bruce Patsner, Saad Harti
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    TLDR The botanical treatment for hair loss shows promise, especially for children.
    Legacy Healthcare developed a topical botanical treatment for alopecia areata (AA) and chemotherapy-induced alopecia, which showed promise in late-stage clinical development. The treatment was noted for its unique mechanism of action and excellent safety profile, supported by the sale of 2.2 million units. The European Medicines Agency allowed late-stage trials to begin with children, a key demographic affected by AA. Initial results from the RAAINBOW trial, a phase II/III study on pediatric AA, appeared promising, though no definitive conclusions were drawn. The botanical compound potentially offered safety and economic benefits over other treatments, particularly for children.
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