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South Korea approves upadacitinib for severe alopecia areata

Source: Longevity Docs News • Published: 02 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Docs News.

Korea's regulator cleared upadacitinib for severe alopecia areata and vitiligo.

South Korea approves upadacitinib for severe alopecia areata
Key Takeaways
  • South Korea approved upadacitinib for patients aged 12 and older.
  • The label also added non-segmental vitiligo as an approved indication.
  • Approval is based on trials with limited older-patient representation.
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