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Millions deal with this condition. A surprising treatment may be changing that.
Millions deal with this condition. A surprising treatment may be changing that.
Millions deal with this condition. A surprising treatment may be changing that.

Published on: 08/24/2026

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Researchers found that many patients with severe alopecia areata regained substantial scalp hair after treatment with upadacitinib, an anti-inflammatory medication currently marketed as Rinvoq. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

A medication commonly prescribed for inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis may offer new hope for people living with severe alopecia areata, according to newly published clinical trial results that found significant hair regrowth among patients who had lost at least half of the hair on their scalp. Researchers said the findings could expand treatment options for a condition that can have lasting emotional and psychological effects, particularly for children and adolescents, NAAF reported.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/common-prescription-drug-delivers-surprising-results-in-hair-loss-study.html

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