Alopecia Areata: Treatment Options and Efficacy

    December 2017 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Lauren C. Strazzulla, Eddy Hsi Chun Wang, Lorena Avila … Jerry Shapiro
    Studysummary This article reviews current and emerging treatments for alopecia areata, including Janus kinase inhibitors, highlighting variability in clinical outcomes and the lack of sustained remission.
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