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New drugs, baricitinib and ritlecitinib, are effective for severe alopecia areata.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Ivarmacitinib may effectively treat complex atopic dermatitis and related hair loss.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Er:YAG laser therapy effectively treats Hailey-Hailey disease, leading to long-term remission and improved quality of life.
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