20 citations
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March 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Baricitinib improved severe hair loss in adults over 52 weeks and was safe to use.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Recent advances in hair loss treatments show significant progress.
19 citations
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April 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology” Oclacitinib effectively treated a skin condition in dogs that didn't respond to other immunosuppressants.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
16 citations
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July 2017 in “Rheumatology and Therapy” Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” A patient with complete hair loss regrew all her hair using tofacitinib.
15 citations
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December 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose tofacitinib is effective and cheaper for severe alopecia areata.
14 citations
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April 2023 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Upadacitinib effectively treated severe hair loss in a child.
14 citations
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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.
13 citations
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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.
13 citations
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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.
12 citations
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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.
12 citations
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October 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” New, effective treatments for alopecia areata require innovative approaches targeting the immune system.
11 citations
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February 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Abrocitinib, a JAK inhibitor, may help treat atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis together.
11 citations
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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.
9 citations
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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.
9 citations
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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.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of medical case reports” Ruxolitinib treatment may cause eyelash growth.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Baricitinib effectively treats certain skin conditions but may have serious side effects.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib may effectively treat folliculitis decalvans.
8 citations
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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.
7 citations
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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.
7 citations
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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.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib may help treat both alopecia areata and inflammatory bowel disease.
6 citations
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November 2023 in “Clinical Pharmacokinetics” Ritlecitinib shows promise as a versatile treatment for various autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
6 citations
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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.