Tumor Necrosis Factor-Induced Alopecia: Alternative Pathology and Therapy

January 2017 in “ Dermatology Online Journal ”

Jeremy Udkoff, Philip R Cohen

tumor necrosis factor alopecia TNF inhibitors Crohn disease psoriasis infliximab adalimumab scalp psoriasis oral treatments topical treatments histopathologic features intralesional triamcinolone acetonide oral minocycline TNF hair loss Remicade Humira Kenalog minocycline

Studysummary In this case report, the researchers described two women with Crohn disease who developed alopecia related to TNF inhibitor therapy, noting various histopathological features of drug-induced alopecia and treating it effectively with different therapeutic approaches.

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