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    Monotherapy for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

    January 2019 in “ Skin appendage disorders
    Aditya K. Gupta, Jessie Carviel, Kelly A. Foley … Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary This study used a network meta-analysis to compare alopecia areata treatments, finding that intralesional corticosteroids are most effective for mild cases, while diphenylcyclopropenone ranks highest for moderate to severe cases; further research on oral tofacitinib is needed.
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