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Use of Excimer Lamp and Topical Tofacitinib 2% Gel in the Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic inflammatory disease distinguished by non-scarring alopecia. The latest evidence suggests it is a T cell-mediated autoimmune disease that manifests in genetically susceptible individuals. In contrast to adult-onset AA, clinical traits and treatment of pediatric AA have been investigated very little. We hereby report a pediatric case of recalcitrant AA treated with a 308 nm excimer lamp and topical tofacitinib 2% gel.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.83492

Authors: Revathi Dineshkumar, Shvedha Manthri, Swetha Duraisamy, Abhijeet Malvi

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: W4410078157

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