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Ritlecitinib is a new treatment for severe hair loss in people 12 and older.
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Deuruxolitinib is approved to treat severe alopecia areata in adults.
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A simple test can help diagnose a rare bruising disorder after ruling out other causes.
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