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Topical immunotherapy with diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is one of the established therapeutic modalities for alopecia areata, although with a variable response rate. The use of systemic corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive drugs such as cyclosporine, azathioprine, and methotrexate is limited by their side effects. Apremilast, a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor, marked with a high safety profile and minimal monitoring, has been used off-label in many dermatological conditions including alopecia areata. 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