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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Micro-needling with 5-FU is more effective for vitiligo than tacrolimus alone.
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October 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.