Research · Alopecia areata
Baricitinib (Olumiant): what's new
FDA expanded the US approval of baricitinib to adolescents aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata in September 2026.
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- Phase 1
- Phase 2
- Phase 3
- Approved
Approved (some countries)
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Medicine guide · Men & women · Over the counter
Minoxidil: does it work, and how to use it
Is it normal hair fall?
50–100 hairs a day is normal VERIFY: figure + source
More on wash days. It's worth looking into if your parting is widening, your hairline or crown is thinning, hair comes out in clumps for weeks, or you notice round bald patches.
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