Aleisa A, Lim Y, Gordon S, Her MJ, Zancanaro P, Abudu M, Deverapalli SC, Madani A, Rosmarin D. Response to ustekinumab in three pediatric patients with alopecia areata.
Pediatr Dermatol 2019;
36:e44-e45. [PMID:
30338558 DOI:
10.1111/pde.13699]
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Abstract
Alopecia areata (AA) is relatively common and can have a significant impact on quality of life, especially in a pediatric population. Currently available treatments are often ineffective or have poor safety profiles. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of the Th1 pathway in the pathogenesis of AA, suggesting ustekinumab as a treatment modality for this disease. We present three pediatric AA patients who demonstrated hair regrowth after initiating ustekinumab.
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