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Drug-Induced Alopecia Areata From Upadacitinib

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This case report describes an unexpected occurrence of alopecia areata (AA) in a 55-year-old woman undergoing treatment with upadacitinib for atopic dermatitis. This patient developed AA approximately one year into her upadacitinib treatment for atopic dermatitis. This case highlights possible upadacitinib-induced AA, which has not been reported in the literature. Not only does this case demonstrate the typical timeline for drug-induced alopecia, but it also raises questions about whether upadacitinib can cause drug-induced alopecia.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66647

Authors: Alexander H Chang, Nicholas D Brownstone, Sylvia Hsu

Institution: Temple University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Hair Growth and Disorders

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401493274