The new biologics in psoriasis: possible treatments for alopecia areata.
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Therapeutics in alopecia areata (AA) have remained relatively unchanged for many years, with few treatments having more than moderate effects in severely affected patients. The advent of the new biologic medications in the dermatologic world, however, particularly in psoriasis treatment, introduces possibilities of treatment for many other immune-mediated diseases.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings
دوره 8 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003