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November 2016 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tofacitinib, an arthritis drug, helped hair growth in alopecia universalis but long-term safety needs more research.
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September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that a new system using the SALT score should replace the current alopecia areata classification for better accuracy in assessing severity and prognosis.
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Upadacitinib improved Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata in one patient.
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February 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Abrocitinib, a JAK inhibitor, may help treat atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis together.
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November 2019 in “Clinical Case Reports” A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
10 citations
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June 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” New hair loss treatments have evolved from understanding hair biology and patient needs.
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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.
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August 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
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July 2017 in “Journal of medical case reports” Ruxolitinib treatment may cause eyelash growth.
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July 2022 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Baricitinib effectively treats certain skin conditions but may have serious side effects.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib may effectively treat folliculitis decalvans.
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July 2024 in “European journal of medical research” Alopecia areata after COVID-19 vaccination is rare but important to recognize for timely treatment.
7 citations
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April 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib may effectively and safely regrow facial hair in some people with alopecia areata.
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March 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib can regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, but some may experience flares during treatment.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Several new treatments for different types of hair loss show promise in improving patient quality of life.
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November 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is caused by immune system issues, and JAK inhibitors might help treat it.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a poorly understood condition that is hard to treat and causes distressing hair loss.
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July 2020 in “Recent patents on inflammation & allergy drug discovery” Childhood Alopecia Areata causes hair loss and requires varied treatments, with psychological support being crucial.
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but require more research on long-term effects and proper dosing.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib was found to be a safe and effective treatment for hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
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