Aila Malik.
Use of JAK inhibitors in treatment of Alopecia areata.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;69(1):146-146.

Madam, Alopecia areata is due to autoimmune destruction of hair follicles resulting in round patches of hair loss surrounded by characteristic "exclamation mark" hairs. It is the second most frequent cause of hair loss after androgenetic alopecia and affects all ages and both genders.1 This condition can significantly alter an individual's physical appearance and can potentially lead to great psychological distress. The patients may be treated with intralesional injectional corticosteroids. However, this treatment modality has limited efficacy and can lead to numerous side effects.

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