Application of Topical Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Review and Update

    March 2021 in “ Drug design, development and therapy ”
    Thipprapai Mahasaksiri, Chaninan Kositkuljorn, Tanaporn Anuntrangsee, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
    Studysummary This review summarizes the pharmacology, mechanisms, and clinical efficacy of topical immunotherapy for alopecia areata but reports no new clinical results.
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