PD-1 inhibitor induced alopecia areata.

We report a case of alopecia areata in a patient on monotherapy with pembrolizumab (PD-1 inhibitor). It is important for the dermatologist to recognize and appropriately treat to decrease morbidity for these patients. PMID: 30677804 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30677804?dopt=Abstract

Source: Dermatol Online J - December 15, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Guidry J, Brown M, Medina T Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research