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    GlossaryUpadacitinib

    medication that inhibits enzymes to treat autoimmune conditions

    Upadacitinib is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors. It works by blocking specific enzymes involved in the inflammatory process, making it useful for treating autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and, more recently, certain types of alopecia (hair loss).

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      JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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