40 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin and hair disorders but need more research on long-term safety and effectiveness.
20 citations
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January 2018 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” JAK inhibitors may soon be a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata.
7 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Oral baricitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
4 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” JAK inhibitors help hair regrowth in alopecia areata but have a high risk of side effects.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Biologics and JAK inhibitors may improve treatment for scarring alopecias.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
37 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata but may need ongoing use to keep results.
Baricitinib shows promise for treating alopecia areata with mild side effects.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are safe for alopecia areata, but baricitinib may cause more acne and infections.
October 2021 in “Rheumatology Science and Practice” TNF-α inhibitors may cause complete hair loss in some patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
222 citations
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
January 2024 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” Janus Kinase inhibitors are effective and have an acceptable safety profile for treating moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis.
September 2014 in “SciBX” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors help regrow hair in alopecia areata, but their long-term safety is still unclear.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” New treatments targeting T-cell pathways are needed for better alopecia areata management.
277 citations
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin disorders like alopecia, eczema, and psoriasis.
355 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin conditions like eczema, hair loss, and psoriasis.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” No single ideal JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata has been determined; JAK3 inhibitors may be promising with fewer side effects.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors effectively treat skin conditions and topical forms are safer.
6 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
18 citations
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August 2024 in “eLife” JAK inhibition may help manage autoimmune conditions in Down syndrome.
December 2025 in “Journal of Human Immunity” JAK inhibitors may help improve symptoms in adults with APECED.
11 citations
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September 2024 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Switching JAK inhibitors or using dupilumab may help some alopecia areata patients who don't respond well to initial treatments.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Baricitinib is a safe and effective alternative for alopecia areata patients who do not respond to tofacitinib.
October 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors do not improve hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia but may prevent further hair loss.
116 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.
66 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatology” Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata, but results differ greatly between people.
February 2026 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” Janus Kinase Inhibitors are promising new treatments for various skin conditions due to their effectiveness and safety.