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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective in treating both early and late onset alopecia areata.
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective in treating hair loss in adults with alopecia areata according to patient feedback.
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