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    Rapidly Progressive Alopecia Universalis After Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection: The Role of Immune Dysregulation and Tofacitinib Treatment

    May 2025
    Bahareh Abtahi‐Naeini, Nasim Kakavand, Bahareh Vard, Shila Iranpour
    Studysummary In this case study, a nine-year-old boy with alopecia universalis following severe chickenpox showed complete hair regrowth after treatment with tofacitinib, suggesting the drug's potential in managing varicella-zoster virus-induced alopecia by modulating immune responses.
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