Dapsone Versus Topical Immunotherapy in Alopecia Areata

    August 1995 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    H. M. J. van Baar, C.J.M. van der Vleuten, P.C.M. KERKHOF
    Studysummary This study found that dapsone treatment for severe alopecia areata resulted in hair regrowth rates similar to spontaneous recovery, making it significantly less effective than topical immunotherapy.
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