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Efficacy and safety of janus kinase inhibitors in the treatment of alopecia areata in children
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2025-8-40-44
Abstract
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by non-scarring hair loss. This review summarizes current data on disease pathogenesis and systemic JAK inhibitor therapy in pediatric patients. Special attention is given to selective agents and their safety in children with severe alopecia areata.
About the Authors
N. N. Murashkin
National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Murashkin Nikolay N., DM Sci (habil.), professor, head of Pediatric Dermatology Research Institute
Moscow
T. A. Gorislavskaia
National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Gorislavskaia Tatiana A., junior researcher at Laboratory of Pediatric Skin Pathology at Dept of Pediatric Research
Moscow
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Murashkin N.N., Gorislavskaia T.A. Efficacy and safety of janus kinase inhibitors in the treatment of alopecia areata in children. Medical alphabet. 2025;(8):40-44. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2025-8-40-44
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