Treating Alopecia Areata: How Do JAK Inhibitors Help With Hair Growth?

One of the newest treatment options for alopecia areata is a janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. This medication has helped change the landscape for alopecia areata treatment and has helped many people achieve hair regrowth. 

In this video, learn how JAK inhibitors work to treat alopecia areata, according to Lindsey Bordone, MD, Dermatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. 

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Maria Robinson, MD, MBA

Maria Robinson, MD, MBA, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist who has practiced dermatology and dermatopathology for over 10 years across private practice, academic, and telehealth settings. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatopathology.

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