Sulfasalazine for Alopecia Areata
April 2002
in “
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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The study explored the use of sulfasalazine, an immunomodulatory drug, for treating severe alopecia areata. It was observed that 23% of patients experienced cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth. Given its favorable safety profile, sulfasalazine was suggested as a potential systemic treatment for severe cases of alopecia areata.
