Complete Regrowth of Beard Hair with Ruxolitinib in an Alopecia Universalis Patient

    September 2017 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Yuval Ramot, Abraham Zlotogorski
    Studysummary This report describes a case where treatment with the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib significantly improved beard growth in a patient with severe alopecia areata, emphasizing its potential benefits for populations where beard hair holds cultural significance.
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