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How do you counsel patients on the risks versus benefits of JAK inhibitors for the treatment of alopecia?

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Dermatology · Boston University School of Medicine

Because alopecia areata is a chronic condition that often occurs in healthy patients, risks of immunosuppressant medications need to be considered. Safety comparisons must be individualized based on the limited data available. Medications such as JAK inhibitors, which can yield immediate results, ma...

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