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What is the most preferred first-line agent for paediatric alopecia areata?
In the treatment of paediatric alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune, nonscarring hair loss disorder with a variable disease course and significant psychosocial impact, the most preferred first-line agent is topical corticosteroids, followed by contact immunotherapy, according to a study.

Upadacitinib provides robust, long-term control of moderate-to-severe AD
Follow-up data from two replicate ongoing phase III trials – Measure Up 1 and Measure Up 2 – demonstrated favourable longer-term benefit-risk profile of upadacitinib in adolescents and adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Chamomile improves skin recovery in breast cancer patients with radiodermatitis
A topical formulation containing chitosan-coated Chamomilla recutita (L.) rauschert microparticles does not lower any grade of radiodermatitis (RD) but is effective in reducing grade ≥2 toxicity to improve skin recovery and diminish high-intensity local symptoms in women with breast cancer, a study has shown.





