November 2023 in “Research Portal Denmark” Baricitinib shows promise for severe alopecia areata but isn't a cure and has side effects.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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May 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Infections during JAK inhibitor treatment for alopecia areata are usually manageable and rarely stop treatment permanently.
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May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
December 2024 in “PubMed” A man with a rare disease experienced late hair whitening and loss, but hair color returned, suggesting a good outlook.
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September 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective for severe alopecia areata, promoting hair regrowth.
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March 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” JAK inhibitors effectively treat severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A PTH-based treatment improved hair regrowth better than ruxolitinib in a mouse model of hair loss.
January 2022 in “Yonago Acta Medica” A woman got a skin condition from misusing a steroid cream, which improved after she stopped using it and started a new treatment.
March 2026 in “JMIR Dermatology” Interest in JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata increased significantly after FDA approval, highlighting the need for patient education.
August 2026 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors improved hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata and were generally safe.
February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Myo-inositol with magnesium effectively reduces acne and hirsutism in PCOS patients without side effects.
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March 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Tacalcitol ointment effectively improves bilateral nevus comedonicus.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, improved hair regrowth in most patients with severe alopecia areata and had minimal side effects.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ozenoxacin 1% cream is an effective and safe treatment for impetigo in children and adults.
April 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical ruxolitinib and oral minoxidil together can regrow hair in certain types of hair loss.
July 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Oral JAK inhibitors help regrow hair in alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
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November 2023 in “Clinical Pharmacokinetics” Ritlecitinib shows promise as a versatile treatment for various autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” Restoring hair follicle immune privilege may help treat alopecia areata.
January 2002 in “Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)” Herbal extract may help treat certain types of hair loss.
January 2023 in “Nature Immunology” Certain immune cells help hair growth by regulating iron in the skin.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Apocynin may protect skin cells from aging and damage caused by UVB light.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new treatment effectively kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria and helps wounds heal faster by boosting the immune response.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 34 citations
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April 1982 in “BMJ”
January 2005 in “Elektronische Hochschulschriften der LMU München (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” Topical immunotherapy with DPCP is most effective for certain alopecia areata types, with success linked to age and disease duration, and influenced by a gene polymorphism.