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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
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October 2016 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.
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January 2024 in “The AAPS Journal” 50-mg ritlecitinib capsules are bioequivalent to 100-mg capsules.
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