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Appearance of alopecia areata during treatment with tildrakizumab for severe palmoplantar psoriasis

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Published: 30 January 2026
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We report the case of a 50-year-old woman with severe palmoplantar psoriasis who developed alopecia areata (AA) 2 months after initiating treatment with tildrakizumab (100 mg subcutaneously). The patient had no personal or familial history of autoimmune disorders, and the diagnosis of AA was confirmed by clinical and trichoscopic evaluation. Tildrakizumab was discontinued, and the patient was treated with topical corticosteroids and low-dose oral methylprednisolone, achieving complete hair regrowth within 6 months. Psoriasis subsequently recurred, and treatment was successfully switched to bimekizumab, with sustained remission and no adverse events. To the best of our knowledge, published reports of new-onset alopecia areata during tildrakizumab therapy for psoriasis are lacking. The temporal correlation, lack of confounding risk factors, and resolution upon drug withdrawal suggest a causal relationship. This case expands the spectrum of paradoxical reactions (PRs) to biologic therapies and highlights the need for vigilance regarding autoimmune manifestations during interleukin (IL)-23 inhibition.

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Bertolla D, Conti A. Appearance of alopecia areata during treatment with tildrakizumab for severe palmoplantar psoriasis. Dermatol Reports [Internet]. 2026 Jan. 30 [cited 2026 May 24];. Available from: https://journals.pagepress.net/dr/article/view/10240