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

dapsone topical immunotherapy alopecia areata hair regrowth

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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