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Have you come across JAK treatment failure in severe alopecia areata?

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Dermatology · UCLA Health

I’ve considered Dupilumab, but first try to switch the JAK inhibitor, add minoxidil if not already on it, and add some type of steroid, less often systemic.

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Dermatology · Mount Sinai

Unfortunately, each individual JAK inhibitor doesn't lead to full regrowth in everyone. I agree with Dr. @Dr. First Last, I consider switching JAK inhibitors or starting Dupilumab, as well as increasing the dose of minoxidil.

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Dermatology · Johns Hopkins Timeshare Practice

New JAK inhibitors may work better and some have fewer side effects.

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