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Treating Alopecia Areata: Are You a Good Candidate for JAK Inhibitors?

Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors may lead to hair regrowth for those who are eligible for.

Lauren Smith, MAMaria Robinson, MD, MBA
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Maria Robinson, MD, MBA
Updated on January 31, 2025
Featuring Lindsey Bordone, MDReviewed by Maria Robinson, MD, MBA | January 31, 2025

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.

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