Improvement of Recalcitrant Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp After a Trial of Upadacitinib

    January 2024 in “ Curēus ”
    Zahidul Islam, Michelle Toker, Isha Gandhi … Kristina L. Campton
    Studysummary This case study reported significant clinical improvement in a 26-year-old male with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp after treatment with upadacitinib, suggesting that JAK inhibitors may be a promising option for refractory cases, where standard treatments have limited success.
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