
The FDA has approved baricitinib for adolescents aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata, marking the first systemic oral therapy cleared for this population.
Antihistamines, corticosteroids, andepinephrine can take time to relieveangioedema of the uvula.
Antihistamines, corticosteroids, andepinephrine can take time to relieveangioedema of the uvula.To shrinkthe uvula rapidly, have the patientgargle with a hypertonic saltwater solution(1 tsp of salt per ounce of water)and repeat this treatment every 20 to30 minutes until the acute episodesubsides. Caution against swallowingthe solution.
-- Joseph E. Piracci, MD
Las Vegas





