Alopecia Areata Secondary to the Use of Leflunomide in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report and Literature Review

    December 2015 in “ Medwave ”
    María Ignacia Molina Molina, Carmen María Pinochet Paiva, José Ignacio Quezada Morales
    Studysummary This article presents a case of alopecia universalis linked to leflunomide use and reviews its application in rheumatoid arthritis treatment, highlighting potential adverse effects.
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