Alopecia Universalis Treated With Tofacitinib: The Role of JAK/STAT Inhibitors in Hair Regrowth.

Alopecia universalis is alopecia areata (AA) with total-body involvement of hair loss. The disease progression is due to autoimmune T cells. We present a case of a patient with alopecia universalis who was successfully treated with tofacitinib.

Silica-based microencapsulation used in topical dermatologic applications.

Microencapsulation has received extensive attention because of its various applications. Since its inception in the 1940s, this technology has been used across several areas, including the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Over-the-counter skin products often contain ingredients that readily and unevenly degrade upon contact with the skin.

Two cases of systemic mantle cell lymphoma involving the skin.

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that rarely affects skin. Cutaneous involvement is non-specific but usually indicates widespread disease. Herein we present two cases of MCL with secondary skin involvement.