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August 2018 in “Life sciences” Kang-ai injection with platinum-based chemotherapy improves tumor response and immune function while reducing side effects in advanced lung cancer.
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June 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Upadacitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of alopecia areata, especially for those with an atopic background.
June 2022 in “Value in Health” Adding Baricitinib for severe alopecia areata will have a small impact on a health plan's budget.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Upadacitinib effectively treats severe alopecia areata and is safe.
December 2025 in “Biomedicines” Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for endocrine tumors often cause skin issues, requiring early management and treatment adjustments.
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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
New cancer drugs can cause skin side effects like rashes, dry skin, hair changes, and nail problems.
December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman's hair grew back with baricitinib treatment, but she developed a temporary hairy tongue that was treated with regular tongue brushing.
December 2025 in “DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
August 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but have serious side effects.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” October 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” Baricitinib effectively treats both rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata.
August 2023 in “Journal of inflammation research” An elderly Chinese man lost all his hair after taking a new heart medication.
August 2013 in “Nature Reviews Drug Discovery” New cancer treatments show promise in reducing tumor growth and improving skin regeneration in mice.
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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.
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August 2014 in “Nature medicine” Alopecia areata can be reversed by JAK inhibitors, promoting hair regrowth.
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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.
December 2025 in “Journal of Human Immunity” JAK inhibitors may help improve symptoms in adults with APECED.
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October 2024 in “Reumatismo” Upadacitinib significantly improved alopecia universalis and psoriatic arthritis in a patient.
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September 2017 in “Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” Oclacitinib maleate successfully treated alopecia in Andean bears.
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May 2023 in “The Journal of Immunology” NXC736 significantly reduced hair loss in mice with alopecia areata.
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February 2021 in “Scientific Reports” RNA aptamers can specifically block FGF5-related cell growth, potentially treating related diseases or hair disorders.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in a Saudi population.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib maintains significant hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata over three years.
May 2024 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” New treatments like JAK inhibitors offer hope for better alopecia areata management.
The patch effectively promotes hair growth for alopecia areata without pain.
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of severe alopecia areata, with many patients achieving complete hair regrowth.
December 2024 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Tofacitinib effectively treated both alopecia areata and Crohn's disease in a 12-year-old.