16 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 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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July 2023 in “Cells” This study found that topical application of recombinant human MG53 protein mitigated nitrogen mustard-induced skin injuries in mice by preserving epidermal integrity and hair follicle structure.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, NM exposure in mouse skin disrupted pilosebaceous units, initially decreasing markers of sebum production and cellular division, but showed signs of healing and marker recovery by day five.
January 2016 in “Huanjing yu Jiankang Zazhi” 
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November 1992 in “Archives of dermatology” This article discusses the emotional and psychological impact of severe alopecia areata on patients, emphasizing feelings of loss, vulnerability, and self-identity changes, and reports no new results.