Higher Concentrations of Dithranol Appear to Induce Hair Growth Even in Severe Alopecia Areata

    June 2017 in “ Dermatologic therapy ”
    Mzudumile R. Ngwanya, N.A. Gray, Freedom Gumedze … Nonhlanhla P. Khumalo
    Studysummary This study reported that dithranol treatment up to 3% concentration led to hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients who had previously failed ultra-potent steroids, with regrowth observed across all severity levels.
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