How to Manage an 18-20 Year Old with Hair Loss Not Improved with Ketoconazole?
October 2025
in “
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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TLDR Ritlecitinib may help young adults with severe alopecia areata when ketoconazole doesn't work.
Ritlecitinib is emerging as a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata in young adults, particularly when traditional treatments like ketoconazole are ineffective. However, for other forms of hair loss that do not respond to ketoconazole, alternative strategies may need to be considered. This highlights the importance of tailoring treatment approaches to the specific type of hair loss experienced by the individual.
