48 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
20 citations
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November 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Ustekinumab significantly improved psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata in a patient.
12 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Adalimumab was safe but mostly ineffective for severe alopecia areata.
20 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continuous treatment with ritlecitinib and brepocitinib is needed to maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain immune cells in atopic dermatitis skin could be targeted for treatment.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
29 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Stem cell vesicles reduced eczema symptoms in mice safely.
April 2017 in “Leukemia research” Tofacitinib helped most teenagers in the study regrow hair with mild side effects.
70 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A patient with alopecia areata regrew hair after taking tofacitinib and showed changes in certain blood and skin markers.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
April 2026 in “Clinical and Translational Science” Tofacitinib effectively treats severe alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth and patient satisfaction.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Combining delgocitinib ointment with excimer laser can effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
4 citations
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Candida antigen is an effective and promising treatment for alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Belatacept may be a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
Baricitinib works better than methotrexate for severe alopecia areata.
60 citations
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August 2022 in “ESMO Open” Trastuzumab deruxtecan is effective for HER2-positive breast cancer but requires careful management of side effects.
55 citations
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April 2015 in “BMC medicine” Stem Cell Educator therapy helps regrow hair and improve life quality in alopecia areata patients.
10 citations
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August 2016 in “Oxford Medical Case Reports” Tocilizumab therapy may cause skin and hair conditions like halo naevi, vitiligo, and alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Reactions Weekly” May 2026 in “Journal of Human Immunity” Ruxolitinib reduced inflammation and improved symptoms in APECED patients but may cause anemia and weight gain.
June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Methotrexate is effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis but requires regular monitoring.
August 2025 in “Scientific Electronic library online (Sciences Carlos III Health Institute)” Tofacitinib can help regrow hair in about 50% of people with moderate-severe alopecia areata.
2 citations
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August 2013 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology” The FDA rejected a testosterone drug again due to safety concerns.
28 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe hair loss in adults and teens, with many experiencing regrowth, but hair loss returns when treatment stops.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped over half of the patients with severe hair loss regrow at least 50% of their hair.
May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Bimekizumab can improve scarring alopecia in severe psoriasis.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ritlecitinib reduces alopecia areata symptoms by blocking JAK3/TEC signaling and T-cell activity.
June 2023 in “Fundamental & clinical pharmacology” JAK inhibitors help treat some diseases but may increase risks of blood clots and cancer in certain patients.
October 2023 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Baricitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects, mainly upper respiratory infections.