Crisaborole as a Potential Treatment for Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Literature Review

    February 2026 in “ Cureus
    Qiannan Xu
    Studysummary This case report suggests that crisaborole may be an effective alternative treatment for alopecia areata in pediatric patients, showing significant hair regrowth after two weeks in a 10-year-old girl.
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