159 citations
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October 2015 in “Science Advances” Blocking JAK-STAT signaling can lead to hair growth.
March 2026 in “Journal of Translational Autoimmunity” Ruxolitinib helps regrow hair in alopecia areata by blocking inflammation, reducing stress, and controlling cell death.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” JAK1 inhibitors can help reduce itchiness in atopic dermatitis.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating hair loss in alopecia areata but need more clinical trials to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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March 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need more safety research.
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.
April 2023 in “Revista colombiana de reumatología” JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib can effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
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.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped a teenager with severe hair loss grow hair back, but more research is needed.
20 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors effectively reduce alopecia areata symptoms in Black patients.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining MMP-9 and JAK inhibitors can effectively prevent skin depigmentation in vitiligo.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib, a hair regrowth treatment, may worsen acne.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Curēus” Upadacitinib significantly improved a man's severe scalp condition when other treatments failed.
49 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia universalis by promoting hair regrowth.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” AZD6244 treatment causes skin aging effects by depleting skin stem cells.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRIV-509 quickly improves skin barrier and cell health in atopic dermatitis.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help treat severe childhood alopecia areata, but risks require careful consideration.
6 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of autoimmunity” JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat Alopecia Areata.
June 2026 in “Strathprints: The University of Strathclyde institutional repository (University of Strathclyde)” Topical IKKα inhibitors may help prevent CCS tumours.
December 2025 in “Педиатрическая фармакология” Tofacitinib is more effective than traditional treatments for severe alopecia areata in children.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Upadacitinib effectively treated severe atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata in one patient.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and safe for treating Alopecia Areata.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib treatment for hair loss may worsen acne.
November 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors may reduce depression in people with alopecia areata.
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December 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose tofacitinib is effective and cheaper for severe alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib stops hair loss and promotes regrowth in alopecia areata.