Arthritis pill restores full hair in alopecia trial
By The BriefBrief
A global trial reported that an arthritis drug pill restored 100% of hair in some patients with severe alopecia areata. The autoimmune condition causes the immune system to attack hair follicles, leading to unpredictable hair loss, including in severe cases affecting the scalp.
WHO:Global trial investigators
WHAT:A pill originally designed for arthritis restored 100% of hair in some severe alopecia areata patients in a global trial.
WHEN:Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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