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Current Treatment of Alopecia Areata

Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings
DOI: 10.1038/jidsymp.2013.14
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Treatment of alopecia areata is dependent on age of patient as well as the extent and duration of scalp involvement. Treatments include steroids, topical immunotherapy, topical minoxidil, anthralin, and immunosuppressants. Each case must be dealt with on a customized individual basis.

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Shapiro, J. (2013, December 1). Current Treatment of Alopecia Areata. Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings. Elsevier B.V. https://doi.org/10.1038/jidsymp.2013.14

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