JAK Inhibitors for Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    Eddy H.C. Wang, B. Sallee, Christina I. Tejeda, Angela M. Christiano
    Studysummary In this review, the researchers reported that JAK inhibitors, originally approved by the FDA for other uses, have shown effectiveness in reversing hair loss in patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata, based on current preclinical and clinical studies.
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