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A Common Drug Offers New Hope to People With Severe Hair Loss

Two major trials show a JAK inhibitor drug helped over half of severe alopecia patients regrow most of their hair.

  • Upadacitinib, arthritis drug, shows promise for severe alopecia areata
  • 45% of patients with 15mg dosage regrew 80% of scalp hair by week 24
  • Common side effects include upper respiratory infections and acne

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