Transient Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Alopecia Areata Universalis

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that targets hair follicles. Swarms of lymphocytes surround the basis of the follicles, inducing loss of pigmented terminal hair and subsequently inhibit further hair growth. Depending on the extent of involvement, alopecia areata can be associated wit...

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Main Authors: Florian Anzengruber, Julia-Tatjana Maul, Jivko Kamarachev, Ralph M. Trüeb, Lars E. French, Alexander A. Navarini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-04-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/445182