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    GlossarySquaric Acid Dibutylester

    chemical used in dermatology to treat alopecia areata

    Squaric Acid Dibutylester (SADBE) is a chemical compound used in dermatology, particularly for treating alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss. It works as a topical immunotherapy agent, inducing a mild allergic reaction that can help stimulate hair regrowth by modulating the immune response.

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