Alopecia Areata Treated With Hydroxychloroquine: A Retrospective Study of Nine Pediatric Cases

March 2018 in “ Pediatric dermatology ”

Yun Dai, Nanette B. Silverberg, Sarah L. Stein

TLDR Hydroxychloroquine may help treat alopecia areata in children.

This retrospective study reviewed nine pediatric cases of alopecia areata treated with hydroxychloroquine. Over a 6-month period, five patients showed improvement in alopecia scores, while four patients saw no change. The most common side effects were gastrointestinal intolerance and headache. The study suggested that hydroxychloroquine could be considered a treatment option for children with alopecia areata.

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