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  • Title: Anthralin therapy for alopecia areata.
    Author: Nelson DA, Spielvogel RL.
    Journal: Int J Dermatol; 1985 Nov; 24(9):606-7. PubMed ID: 3905640.
    Abstract:
    Topical anthralin application producing a brisk irritant contact dermatitis has been reported to have therapeutic benefit in alopecia areata. A pilot clinical study was undertaken to determine whether topical anthralin application in doses low enough to produce only minimal contact dermatitis would produce a similar therapeutic response. None of the patients in the study received any benefit from this low-dose regimen. If anthralin is of benefit in the therapy of alopecia areata, a significant irritant contact dermatitis is apparently required.
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