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April 2020 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Apremilast showed mixed results for treating severe alopecia areata.
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January 2022 in “SAGE open medical case reports” Upadacitinib successfully treated a child's severe skin and hair loss issues.
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October 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Secukinumab effectively treated a difficult case of folliculitis decalvans.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The nanofiber membranes effectively promote wound healing and have strong antibacterial properties.
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