January 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” Upadacitinib improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a teen with multiple autoimmune conditions.
November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Oral tofacitinib successfully treated total body hair loss in one patient.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” IMTA can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata when JAK inhibitors don't work well.
JAK inhibitors effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
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April 2021 in “Oncology Times” Trodelvy™ helped some patients with advanced breast cancer, but had side effects.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
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October 2020 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising drugs for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
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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January 2024 in “Curēus” Upadacitinib significantly improved a man's severe scalp condition when other treatments failed.
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November 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Ustekinumab significantly improved psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata in a patient.
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors offer new hope for treating severe alopecia areata.
Baricitinib helped treat a man's beard hair loss when steroids didn't work.
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July 2015 in “Kidney International” IL-3 worsens lupus nephritis and blocking it improves kidney health.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Janus kinase inhibitors may effectively treat resistant scalp conditions like folliculitis decalvans and dissecting cellulitis.
September 2025 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Tofacitinib effectively and safely promotes hair regrowth in alopecia patients.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib stops hair loss and promotes regrowth in alopecia areata.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Dupilumab may help regrow hair in people with severe alopecia.
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Brodalumab effectively treated a man's severe hand and foot psoriasis.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib improves emotional well-being and activity levels in alopecia areata patients.
October 2023 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Baricitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects, mainly upper respiratory infections.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib may help people with long-term alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” Baricitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth and improves well-being in severe alopecia areata patients.
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July 2018 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Janus kinase inhibitors show promise in treating alopecia areata but need better topical formulations.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Irish dermatologists urgently need guidelines for using JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Ritlecitinib is generally safe for long-term use, with mostly mild side effects.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause scalp inflammation and hair follicle issues.
Baricitinib effectively treats alopecia areata, with over half of patients improving after 52 weeks.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” TNF-alpha inhibitors can cause various immune-related skin issues.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped an 8-year-old child recover from a type of hair loss that is hard to treat.