NHS introduces ritlecitinib for severe alopecia patients, benefiting 25% within 24 weeks.

The NHS is introducing ritlecitinib, a new drug for severe alopecia patients aged 12 and older, which can significantly reduce hair loss and improve regrowth in about 25% of users within 24 weeks. Alan Green believes the drug could have saved his stepdaughter, Alicia Pylypczuk, a former A&E doctor who struggled with depression linked to her condition and tragically took her life in 2020. The treatment offers hope for those affected by alopecia.

September 01, 2024
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