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Eli Lilly wins FDA approval for first-ever treatment for hair loss caused by autoimmunity

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  • cafead   Jun 13, 2022 at 09:52: PM
via The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved an Eli Lilly drug that is the first-ever treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that triggers sudden hair loss.

The once-daily pill, known as Olumiant, was approved after clinical trials showed that treated patients regrew much of their lost hair. Patrik Jonsson, Lilly’s president of immunology, called the approval a historic moment for patients who until now have ha

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