# Use of Excimer Lamp and Topical Tofacitinib 2% Gel in the Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report describes the treatment of a child with severe alopecia areata using a 308 nm excimer lamp and tofacitinib 2% gel.

## Contribution

The study presents a novel treatment approach for pediatric alopecia areata using excimer lamp and tofacitinib gel.

## Key findings

- The combination of excimer lamp and tofacitinib gel was used to treat a pediatric case of recalcitrant alopecia areata.
- The treatment approach is proposed as a potential therapeutic option for children with severe alopecia areata.

## Abstract

Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic inflammatory disease distinguished by non-scarring alopecia. The latest evidence suggests it is a T cell-mediated autoimmune disease that manifests in genetically susceptible individuals. In contrast to adult-onset AA, clinical traits and treatment of pediatric AA have been investigated very little. We hereby report a pediatric case of recalcitrant AA treated with a 308 nm excimer lamp and topical tofacitinib 2% gel.