Hair Loss Treatments Take Aim at the Immune System

    September 2023 in “ Nature Biotechnology ”
    Charlotte Harrison
    Studysummary This source reports that JAK inhibitors, commonly used in rheumatology, are being explored as new treatment options for autoimmune-driven hair loss, while new understanding of mechanisms is aiding research into androgenic alopecia.
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