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Case Report: Repigmentation and complete hair regrowth in an 11-year-old preadolescent with alopecia totalis treated with a JAK inhibitor

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 16 Jul 2026, 00:00

Case Report: Repigmentation and complete hair regrowth in an 11-year-old preadolescent with alopecia totalis treated with a JAK inhibitor

Report on an 11-year-old with long-standing alopecia totalis who achieved full hair regrowth and pigment restoration after switching JAK inhibitors.

Key Takeaways
  • Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by non-scarring hair loss
  • Inhibitors have emerged as effective therapeutic options for severe pediatric AA
  • 11-year-old girl presented with alopecia totalis (AT) persisting for two years
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