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January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Simvastatin/ezetimibe may help some patients with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.
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April 2017 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Use antiandrogens and other treatments for hair loss.