109 citations
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November 1987 in “Archives of dermatology” In this study, 0.5%-1.0% anthralin cream led to a cosmetic response in 25% of patients with severe alopecia areata, despite common side effects like pruritus and erythema.
44 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that combination therapy with diphenylcyclopropenone and anthralin was more effective for complete hair regrowth in chronic extensive alopecia areata than diphenylcyclopropenone alone, despite more common side effects.
36 citations
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June 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that combination therapy with 5% minoxidil and 0.5% anthralin led to hair regrowth in some patients with severe treatment-resistant alopecia areata, but also caused mild to moderate irritant dermatitis in all participants.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews anthralin's pharmacology, mode of action, and its use for psoriasis and other dermatoses, but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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January 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, anthralin treatment led to hair regrowth in alopecia areata-like affected C3H/HeJ mice, suggesting it may be an effective therapy for this condition.