Topical Nitrogen Mustard in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Bilateral Comparison Study

    August 2003 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Olga Bernardo, Lisa Tang, Harvey Lui, Jerry Shapiro
    Studysummary This preliminary study observed that topical nitrogen mustard was beneficial for only 1 out of 6 patients with extensive alopecia areata, with 4 patients not completing the trial.
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