Complete Hair Regrowth in a Young Male With Severe Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia Areata After Dupilumab: Probably More Than a Coincidence

    October 2022 in “ Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology ”
    Pedro Rolo Matos, A. R. de A. Nogueira, Patrícia Amoedo, Filomena Azevedo
    Studysummary This case study reports significant improvement in severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata symptoms in a patient treated with dupilumab, highlighting the potential for patient selection in optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
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