Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are one of the newest options for treating alopecia areata. JAK inhibitors may be very effective for some people, but they may not be right for everyone.
Find out who makes the ideal candidate for JAK inhibitors to treat alopecia areata, according to Lindsey Bordone, MD, Dermatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Lindsey Bordone, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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