Oral tofacitinib helps in alopecia areata in children
A recent study in the journal Pediatric Dermatology showed oral tofacitinib to be clinically effective and well-tolerated in the majority of pediatric patients with alopecia areata (AA).
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the loss of hair, often in well-demarcated areas. While its pathogenesis is not well understood, it is known that CD8 T cell-mediated destruction of the hair follicle occurs. Several therapies have been utilized with variable results but there is no definitive therapy for AA. Oral tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, has been shown to be effective and well-tolerated for the treatment of AA in adults. However, few studies have examined the clinical efficacy and tolerability of oral tofacitinib for the treatment of pediatric AA.
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Oral tofacitinib effective for treating alopecia areata in children: Study
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