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July 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows hair in adolescents with alopecia areata and is safe.
Baricitinib quickly improved severe alopecia areata, with almost total hair regrowth in three months.
Baricitinib shows promise for treating alopecia areata with mild side effects.
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Avacopan is generally safe, with some minor side effects like nausea and fatigue.
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