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The document reported the first two cases of alopecia areata occurring during golimumab therapy. The first case involved a 56-year-old woman with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis who developed a bald patch after starting golimumab. The hair loss stopped after discontinuing the drug and treating with betamethasone and minoxidil. The authors concluded a definite causal relationship between golimumab and alopecia areata based on the temporal association of drug initiation and symptom onset, and symptom resolution upon drug discontinuation. No conflicts of interest were declared by the authors.
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March 2014 in “Rheumatology” Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.
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August 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” Tocilizumab treatment was associated with significant hair regrowth in one patient and temporary hair loss followed by regrowth in another.
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June 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Anti-TNF-α therapy may increase the risk of developing alopecia areata, especially in those with a history of autoimmune disease.
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June 2020 in “Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology” Tofacitinib effectively treated both ulcerative colitis and alopecia areata in two patients.
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March 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.
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March 2014 in “Rheumatology” Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.
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May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to hair regrowth.
