Drug to treat alopecia recommended for NHS use for first time

Ritlecitinib, a pill taken once a day, approved by health watchdog for hair loss caused by autoimmune disease

A medication to treat people with severe hair loss has been recommended for NHS use by a health watchdog for the first time.

Ritlecitinib, a tablet manufactured by Pfizer that is taken once a day, has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) for NHS use when treating people with severe alopecia.