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FDA Approves Olumiant for Adolescents with Severe Alopecia Areata

Author(s): MedEdge MEA

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Olumiant (baricitinib) for patients aged 12 years and older with severe alopecia areata, expanding the treatment’s existing approval for adults with the condition.

Developed by Eli Lilly, the once-daily oral JAK inhibitor received the expanded approval based on findings from the BRAVE-AA-PEDS Phase 3 trial, which was specifically designed to evaluate adolescents with severe alopecia areata - Read More.

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