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March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The treatment significantly improved lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia symptoms in most patients.
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December 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Certolizumab effectively treats psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with fewer side effects than adalimumab.
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