MHRA authorises Litfulo as a treatment for severe alopecia areata in adults and adolescents 12 years and older

UK Government

1 November 2023 - Patients with severe alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) could access a new medicine to help treat their condition.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has today authorised a new medicine called Litfulo (ritlecitinib), an enzyme inhibitor treatment for severe alopecia areata in patients 12 years and older.

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