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    Successful Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata of the Scalp Using Topical Bimatoprost

    July 2016 in “ Pediatric Dermatology ”
    Alvin W. Li, Richard J. Antaya
    Studysummary In this report, a case of steroid-resistant multifocal alopecia areata was successfully treated with topical bimatoprost, suggesting it may be a promising alternative therapy.
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    Research cited in this study 4

    1. Bimatoprost Versus Mometasone Furoate in the Treatment of Scalp Alopecia Areata: A Pilot Study Dermatology · 2015
    2. British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012 British Journal of Dermatology · 2012
    3. Characterization of an In Vivo Model for the Study of Eyelash Biology and Trichomegaly: Mouse Eyelash Morphology, Development, Growth Cycle, and Anagen Prolongation by Bimatoprost British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 2010
    4. Hypertrichosis of the Eyelashes Caused by Bimatoprost Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2004

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