Improvement of severe alopecia areata in an adolescent patient on upadacitinib.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 41(2): 356-358, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Recently, alopecia areata (AA) treatment via the Janus kinase (JAK)-signal transducer and activator of transcription pathway has been reported. However, as baricitinib, a JAK1/2 inhibitor is only approved for adult patients, children, and adolescent patients still lack treatment options. We present a case that showed improvement of severe AA in an adolescent patient on upadacitinib, which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in patients with rheumatoid disease or atopic dermatitis (AD) in children aged 12 years or older and weighing 40 kg or more. Herein, we suggest that upadacitinib can be a good alternative for adolescent patients with AA, particularly those who may also have AD.
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Asunto principal:
Alopecia Areata
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Inhibidores de las Cinasas Janus
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
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En
Revista:
Pediatr Dermatol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Corea del Sur