Alopecia Areata Associated With Dupilumab: A Case Report And Literature Review

    July 2025
    Vignesh Ramachandran
    Studysummary This case report details a 47-year-old female with atopic dermatitis who developed alopecia areata after six months on dupilumab therapy; treatment discontinuation and other interventions led to complete hair regrowth, suggesting dupilumab may trigger alopecia areata in patients with atopic or autoimmune predispositions.
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