42 citations
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, 28.5% of patients with extensive alopecia areata had complete hair regrowth during treatment with squaric acid dibutylester, with outcomes linked to shorter alopecia duration and prompt dermatitis development.
21 citations
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December 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review discusses squaric acid dibutylester's use, effects, and safety in treating alopecia areata, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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March 2008 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a patient with a history of discoid lupus erythematosus experienced an exacerbation of the condition after topical immunotherapy for alopecia areata, suggesting contact dermatitis as a potential trigger.
5 citations
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January 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study suggests that topical calcipotriol did not significantly enhance hair growth when combined with SADBE in patients with severe alopecia areata.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter discusses a case of hapten-induced lymphadenosis benigna cutis following sensitization with squaric acid dibutylester for treating alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results.