Determination of the Sildenafil Effect on Alopecia Areata in Childhood: An Open-Pilot Comparison Study
January 2006
in “
Journal of Dermatological Treatment
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The study titled "Determination of the sildenafil effect on alopecia areata in childhood: An open‐pilot comparison study" aimed to evaluate the impact of sildenafil on children with alopecia areata. The research was conducted as an open-pilot comparison, meaning it was preliminary and exploratory in nature. The findings suggested that sildenafil might have a potential therapeutic effect on alopecia areata in children, although the study's design and sample size were not specified, indicating the need for further research to confirm these results.
