Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacoeconomics of Three Common Strategies for Pediatric Alopecia Areata Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

    October 2023 in “ Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology ”
    Jinqiu Zhou, Yang Yang, Min Xu … Xianjie Wu
    Studysummary In this study, traditional treatment for pediatric alopecia areata was highly effective, with all patients achieving full hair regrowth. Tofacitinib and microneedling were less effective but are viable options for severe cases, while adverse effects were mild across all treatments.
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