Efficacy and Safety of Compound Glycyrrhizin in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    April 2025 in “ Annals of Medicine ”
    Ming Li, Lujing Xiang, Yan Li
    Studysummary This study assessed the combination of compound glycyrrhizin and conventional treatments for alopecia areata and found it effective for promoting hair regrowth while being safe with mild adverse effects, based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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