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Arthritis drug upadacitinib shows significant hair regrowth in alopecia trial

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A global clinical trial has shown promising results for upadacitinib, an arthritis drug, in treating severe alopecia areata. The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, involved patients who had lost a significant amount of scalp hair due to this autoimmune condition. Within 24 weeks, approximately half of the participants taking upadacitinib experienced substantial hair regrowth, with some regaining up to 80% of their scalp hair. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Huang ·

    Arthritis drug restores 100% of hair on some patients with severe alopecia in global trial

    For many, losing hair isn’t just a cosmetic worry – it is a deeply personal struggle that can chip away at confidence, social life and mental health. Now, a surprising candidate is offering new hope: a pill originally designed to treat arthritis. The condition is called alopecia …

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