Arthritis Drug Spurs Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Patient

June 2014 in “ Dermatology Times E-News ”

Bill Gillette

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TLDR An arthritis drug helped a person with severe hair loss regrow their hair.

In 2014, a Yale University dermatologist reported that the rheumatoid arthritis drug tofacitinib citrate was successful in promoting full hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia universalis. This marked a significant finding as alopecia universalis is a severe form of hair loss with previously limited treatment options. The patient's response to the drug indicated a potential new therapeutic avenue for individuals suffering from this condition.

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