Therapeutic Update on Alopecia Areata: A Critical Review of Standard and Emerging Targeted Therapies
May 2026
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research Baricitinib Withdrawal and Retreatment in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata
Continuous baricitinib is needed to keep hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
research Expecting Scalp Hair Regrowth During Severe Alopecia Areata Treatment with Baricitinib: Insights from Patient Trajectories in Phase III Trials
Hair regrowth from severe alopecia areata treatment with baricitinib can vary, with faster results in those with shorter hair loss duration.
research Baricitinib: A Review in Severe Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata but has side effects like infections and headaches.
research Alopecia Areata: An Updated Review for 2023
Alopecia Areata affects 2% globally, with treatments like essential oils, garlic, and JAK inhibitors showing promise, but more research is needed.
research Efficacy of Baricitinib in Patients With Various Degrees of Alopecia Areata Severity: Results From Brave-AA1 and Brave-AA2
Baricitinib was effective in regrowing hair in patients with different levels of alopecia areata severity.
research Lifestyle Factors Involved in the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Certain daily habits like stress, diet, and sleep can affect the severity of hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata: An Update on Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
research A Phase 2a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitors Ritlecitinib and Brepocitinib in Alopecia Areata: 24-Week Results
Ritlecitinib and brepocitinib effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
research The Role of Diet as an Adjuvant Treatment in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.
research Benefit and Risk Profile of Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
research Weekly Azathioprine Pulse Versus Betamethasone Oral Mini-Pulse in the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata
Weekly azathioprine pulse is a better alternative to corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata due to fewer side effects.
research Treatment of Chronic Extensive Alopecia Areata by Diphenylcyclopropenone Alone Versus in Combination with Anthralin
DPCP alone is more effective and safer for treating chronic extensive alopecia areata than combining it with anthralin.
research JAK Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
JAK inhibitors are effective for treating alopecia areata, with most patients seeing hair growth after treatment.
research Dupilumab Improved Alopecia Areata in a Patient with Atopic Dermatitis: A Case Report
Dupilumab may help regrow hair in people with atopic dermatitis.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata: An Open-Label Comparative Study
Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.
research Response to Tofacitinib Therapy of Eyebrows and Eyelashes in Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib therapy can effectively regrow eyebrows and eyelashes in some alopecia areata patients.
research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Single-Center Pilot Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Apremilast in Subjects with Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata
Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata: An Australian Expert Consensus Statement
Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.
research Response to Ustekinumab in Three Pediatric Patients with Alopecia Areata
Ustekinumab helped three kids with alopecia areata regrow hair.
research Role of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
research Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata patients often have low vitamin D levels.
research The Changing Landscape of Alopecia Areata: The Therapeutic Paradigm
New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, show promise for hair regrowth and are likely to change future treatment approaches.
research JAK Inhibitors in Dermatology: The Promise of a New Drug Class
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin conditions like eczema, hair loss, and psoriasis.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Minoxidil 5% in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Trichoscopic Evaluation
PRP more effective than minoxidil 5% for treating alopecia areata.
research Efficacy and Safety of Superficial Cryotherapy for Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Comprehensive Review of 353 Cases Over 22 Years
Superficial cryotherapy is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, with better results when used early and frequently.
research Pharmacologic Inhibition of JAK-STAT Signaling Promotes Hair Growth
Blocking JAK-STAT signaling can lead to hair growth.
research Inhibiting Janus Kinases to Treat Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors might help treat alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata Is Driven by Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Is Reversed by JAK Inhibition
Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
research Dermoscopic Evaluation of Therapeutic Response to an Intralesional Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.
research Systemic Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Effective treatments for severe alopecia areata are still lacking.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata: What Is New on the Horizon?
New treatments for alopecia areata may target specific immune cells and pathways involved in hair loss.
research Intralesional Steroids for Alopecia Areata
Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.
research Phase I/II Randomized Bilateral Half-Head Comparison of Topical Bexarotene 1% Gel for Alopecia Areata
Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
research 308-nm Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
research Controlled Delivery of T-box21 Small Interfering RNA Ameliorates Autoimmune Alopecia in a C3H/HeJ Mouse Model
Controlled delivery of specific RNA and IL-4 restored hair growth in mice with autoimmune alopecia.
research Genomewide Scan for Linkage Reveals Evidence of Several Susceptibility Loci for Alopecia Areata
Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Restoration of Hair Growth in Mice with an Alopecia Areata-Like Disease Using Topical Anthralin
Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
research Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Under Occlusion in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis/Universalis
Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
research Efficacy of Topical Sensitizers in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Topical sensitizers have mixed success in treating alopecia areata.
research Topical Photochemotherapy for Alopecia Areata
Topical PUVA can cause temporary hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients but doesn't change the long-term outcome.
research Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.
research Large Doses of Glucocorticoid in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Large doses of glucocorticoids are not suitable for general use in treating severe alopecia areata due to inconsistent results and risks.