Researchers developed a potential new treatment for alopecia areata (IMAGE)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Researchers developed a potential new treatment for alopecia areata

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Researchers developed a potential new treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. The new microneedle patch delivers immune-regulating molecules that can teach T cells not to attack hair follicles, helping hair regrow. Pictured is an up-close view of the microneedles.

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MIT

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