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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
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March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A girl with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after using cannabis.
TCA injections are more effective and safer than cryotherapy for treating alopecia areata.
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
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